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S279 ERR

1998 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,238 mi
Last recorded37,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 ERR
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 37,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 35,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 33,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 32,621 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,620 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 32,618 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs stick when steering in lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 29,171 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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 12 Apr 2011 28,266 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 28,266 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 15,092 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 15,092 miles

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,506 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,747 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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S279 ERR is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S279 ERR, 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 S279 ERR registered?

S279 ERR is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S279 ERR safe to buy?

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