MOT Status
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7,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Pitting to both front fork tubes
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Pitting to both front fork tubes
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
clutch tight
gear lever slightly loose
nearside rear foot peg loose
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?
Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R961 TUD is a 1997 Honda Hornet in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1997 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 21,870 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 R961 TUD, 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 29 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R961 TUD registered?
R961 TUD is a 1997 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R961 TUD safe to buy?
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