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N592 HRV

1997 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Hornet21,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN592 HRV
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 70,521 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear frame corroding.

Pass 29 May 2025 69,101 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 66,495 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Joint to master cylinder (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,347 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,249 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 65,837 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,926 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,926 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,961 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 43,916 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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N592 HRV is a 1997 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N592 HRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N592 HRV registered?

N592 HRV is a 1997 Honda Hornet, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is N592 HRV safe to buy?

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