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J98 GGT

1998 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 GGT
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 115,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,567 miles

corrosion to o/s drivers door

Fail 11 Oct 2014 115,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to o/s drivers door

Pass 19 Oct 2013 115,102 miles

o/s/front brake binding

Pass 3 Nov 2012 114,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 104,975 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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J98 GGT is a 1998 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J98 GGT, 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.

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What year was J98 GGT registered?

J98 GGT is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is J98 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J98 GGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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