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H978 PRD

2005 Honda Beat

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,565 mi
Last recorded178,565 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda Beat125,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 PRD
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 178,565 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2023 178,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 177,400 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 177,382 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 139,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Both front tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 135,501 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 133,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 132,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 131,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 131,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 130,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 13,042 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,992 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 12,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 128,850 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 128,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 122,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 115,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 106,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 106,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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H978 PRD is a 2005 Honda Beat in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H978 PRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Beat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H978 PRD is a 2005 Honda Beat, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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