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R239 BDV

1997 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,750 mi
Last recorded8,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Hornet21,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 BDV
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,750 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 8,737 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Coolant leak

radiator insecure

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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R239 BDV is a 1997 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R239 BDV, 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 R239 BDV registered?

R239 BDV is a 1997 Honda Hornet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R239 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 BDV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R239 BDV have outstanding finance?

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