MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard missing
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
bottom hose / engine corrosion /clucth cable stiff
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?
Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.
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R262 LWO is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1998 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 23,122 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 R262 LWO, 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 28 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R262 LWO is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R262 LWO safe to buy?
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