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S106 VJW

1998 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 VJW
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,716 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 5 Jul 2023 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick all other front pads very close to 1mm (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Not fitted with chainguard & rear damping slightly reduced.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Not fitted with chain guard

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,617 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 May 2017 79,822 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished & split (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,623 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2015 75,828 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2015 75,826 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 73,338 miles

Bike presented for test without chainguard fitted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,788 miles

Bike presented for test without chain guard fitted.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,744 miles

Bike presented for test without chain guard fitted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,619 miles

Rear indicators side mounted type - visible from behind.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,506 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,137 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,475 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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S106 VJW is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S106 VJW, 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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S106 VJW is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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