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R269 LWO

1998 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,579 mi
Last recorded35,579 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 LWO
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,579 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre has 1.5 mm tread 1mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 35,577 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,442 miles

Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation on front brake performance (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 35,442 miles

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working side light inoperable (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation on front brake performance (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 34,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,635 miles

Central Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey headers blowing slightly (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,019 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 34,019 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,207 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 31,244 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 29,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,687 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 26,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,411 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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R269 LWO is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R269 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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R269 LWO is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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