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N476 HFS

1997 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,817 mi
Last recorded29,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Hornet21,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 HFS
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,817 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 29,777 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2015 29,777 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,884 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear piviot slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,867 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front fork seals starting to crack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,751 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,526 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,526 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2006 26,586 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?

Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
1,043
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
536
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
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N476 HFS is a 1997 Honda Hornet in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,870 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 Hornet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N476 HFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N476 HFS registered?

N476 HFS is a 1997 Honda Hornet, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is N476 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N476 HFS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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