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S327 BAN

1998 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,562 mi
Last recorded40,562 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS327 BAN
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 40,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 40,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 40,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 39,608 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,133 miles

front fork seal slight weep

rear pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2015 38,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,792 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 34,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,112 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 27,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 27,301 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 26,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,260 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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S327 BAN is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S327 BAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S327 BAN registered?

S327 BAN is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S327 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S327 BAN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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