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P949 TGY

1997 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,360 mi
Last recorded7,360 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
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

RegistrationP949 TGY
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 7,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 5,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 5,284 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 5,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 5,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 3,619 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 1,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 1,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 1,646 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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P949 TGY is a 1997 Honda Hornet in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P949 TGY, 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 P949 TGY registered?

P949 TGY is a 1997 Honda Hornet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P949 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P949 TGY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P949 TGY have outstanding finance?

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