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R46 RPY

1998 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,447 mi
Last recorded18,447 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 RPY
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2008 18,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 May 2008 18,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,981 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 17,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R46 RPY is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R46 RPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R46 RPY registered?

R46 RPY is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R46 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 RPY shows 4 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 R46 RPY have outstanding finance?

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