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S380 MBD

1998 Honda Hornet

Purple Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,508 mi
Last recorded43,508 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 MBD
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 43,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 42,497 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 42,497 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,298 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 42,298 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 41,558 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 41,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021
Fail 27 Mar 2021

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,691 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,082 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,079 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,134 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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S380 MBD is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Purple with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S380 MBD, 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 S380 MBD registered?

S380 MBD is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S380 MBD safe to buy?

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