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R262 LWO

1998 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,903 mi
Last recorded44,903 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 LWO
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 44,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,620 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,319 miles

Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,364 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 42,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,443 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,584 miles

bottom hose / engine corrosion /clucth cable stiff

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,212 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 37,609 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,609 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,768 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 30,768 miles

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.

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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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.

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