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J810 JOU

1998 Honda Beat

Yellow Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ810 JOU
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,459 miles

track rod ends ball joints covers cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,361 miles

slight oil leak

track rod ends joint covers slight cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2025 89,361 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight oil leak

track rod ends joint covers slight cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,210 miles

engine oil leak

slight cracking track rod ends ball joints covers

Pass 8 Apr 2023 89,053 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2022 88,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,944 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2019 88,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,631 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,454 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,282 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 85,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,505 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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J810 JOU is a 1998 Honda Beat in Yellow with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,516 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 J810 JOU, 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 28 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 J810 JOU registered?

J810 JOU is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is J810 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J810 JOU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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