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S485 PGC

1999 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,303 mi
Last recorded26,303 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 PGC
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 26,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 26,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 25,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 23,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,572 miles

clocks loose

Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,187 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 23,187 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wheel fitted backwards this will affect the handling

Pass 16 Mar 2018 11,543 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 18,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,359 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

all indicators flashing slighty too quick but not fast enough to quantify a fail

Fail 26 Apr 2014 17,354 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

all indicators flashing slighty too quick but not fast enough to quantify a fail

Pass 18 Jan 2013 15,721 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 15,721 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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S485 PGC is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S485 PGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S485 PGC registered?

S485 PGC is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S485 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 PGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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