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H996 XYC

1999 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,889 mi
Last recorded55,889 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Beat94,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH996 XYC
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,889 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 55,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner sills rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,813 miles

Both outer sills have been repaired and coated with underseal

Front brake discs badly corrodedon inside faces

Fail 28 Jul 2015 52,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs badly corrodedon inside faces

Slight brake bind o/s/r evidence to suggest it gets worse when hot

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in both outer sills

o/s/r brake binding slight

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,097 miles

Corrosion in both outer sills

Front brake discs badly corroded on inside faces, on mot limit

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,822 miles

center outter sills starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,193 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,766 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 47,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H996 XYC is a 1999 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 94,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H996 XYC, 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 27 years old, this Honda Beat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H996 XYC registered?

H996 XYC is a 1999 Honda Beat, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is H996 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H996 XYC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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