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S309 UBP

1998 Honda Hornet

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,219 mi
Last recorded44,219 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 UBP
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 44,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,259 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 40,258 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 35,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,406 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 28,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,487 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,225 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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S309 UBP is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S309 UBP, 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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S309 UBP is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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