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J540 JKM

1992 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,821 mi
Last recorded104,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Honda Beat88,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 JKM
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,821 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 103,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2012 103,385 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 103,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 101,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2010 100,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 97,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 94,872 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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J540 JKM is a 1992 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 88,820 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 J540 JKM, 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 34 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J540 JKM registered?

J540 JKM is a 1992 Honda Beat, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J540 JKM safe to buy?

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