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R961 TUD

1997 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

7,126 mi
Last recorded7,126 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Hornet21,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 TUD
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 7,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 6,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 6,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 6,151 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 5,727 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 4,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 3,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 2,608 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 2,604 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2014 541 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,707 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 44,707 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 40,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 10,958 miles

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 37,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,172 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 29,166 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,031 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,844 miles

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.

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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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.

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