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S312 KLR

1999 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,420 mi
Last recorded61,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 KLR
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 60,787 miles

Engine oil leak

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame/ subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Shock corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 59,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 58,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 57,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 55,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 54,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 54,259 miles

Stop lamp not working for rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 45,060 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking when steering turned to right (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,293 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 31,111 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,735 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,729 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,797 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,869 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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S312 KLR is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,087 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 S312 KLR, 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 27 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S312 KLR registered?

S312 KLR is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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