MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
low air presure in rear tyre
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?
Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 TLH is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R478 TLH, 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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What year was R478 TLH registered?
R478 TLH is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R478 TLH safe to buy?
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