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P732 OVM

1997 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,151 mi
Last recorded16,151 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Hornet21,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 OVM
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,151 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 16,030 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,030 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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P732 OVM is a 1997 Honda Hornet in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P732 OVM, 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 P732 OVM registered?

P732 OVM is a 1997 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P732 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P732 OVM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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