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R837 BTU

1998 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,916 mi
Last recorded19,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 BTU
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 19,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 19,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 19,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 17,844 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,858 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 16,858 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,848 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 14,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,597 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 10,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,556 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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R837 BTU is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R837 BTU, 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 R837 BTU registered?

R837 BTU is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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