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R654 BKP

1998 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,566 mi
Last recorded26,566 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 BKP
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre worn uneven.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 26,554 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre worn uneven.

Pass 4 May 2013 21,793 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 18 May 2012 20,212 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 20,212 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 18,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 17,966 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 14,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,583 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,338 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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R654 BKP is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R654 BKP, 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 R654 BKP registered?

R654 BKP is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R654 BKP safe to buy?

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