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R591 JGN

1998 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,625 mi
Last recorded21,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 JGN
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,625 miles

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 21,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 17,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,091 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 17,091 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 16,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,432 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 16,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,167 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 14,886 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,109 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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R591 JGN is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R591 JGN, 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 R591 JGN registered?

R591 JGN is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R591 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 JGN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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