MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?
Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for S279 ERR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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