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J473 PKJ

1991 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,798 mi
Last recorded116,798 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda Beat90,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 PKJ
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,702 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 116,540 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 116,424 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 116,320 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 115,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 114,935 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 114,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 111,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,093 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2015 110,342 miles

rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 23 May 2014 108,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 106,996 miles

both outer door sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 104,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,967 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,967 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 101,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,409 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,387 miles

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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J473 PKJ is a 1991 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 90,622 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 J473 PKJ, 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 35 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J473 PKJ registered?

J473 PKJ is a 1991 Honda Beat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J473 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J473 PKJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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