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R61 TNR

1998 Honda Hornet

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,751 mi
Last recorded54,751 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 TNR
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,751 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 53,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort *** close to failure*** (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front footrest short

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

gear lever bent

Fail 30 Sep 2022 51,452 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort *** close to failure*** (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front footrest short

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

gear lever bent

Front brake lever pivot bolt loose

Front brake lever pivot bolt securing nut missing

Rear brake lever pivot bolt loose

Pass 2 Oct 2021 50,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,505 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 49,316 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 49,312 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2017 49,310 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid front calipers dripping brake fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts rear brake hose not secured very close to wheel (3.2.B2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering throttle cables touch tank on full right lock (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,715 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivots are worn

Fail 13 May 2015 45,715 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever pivots are worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,530 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 37,530 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 151 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,116 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,092 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,808 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 41,799 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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R61 TNR is a 1998 Honda Hornet in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R61 TNR, 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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R61 TNR is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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