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S62 KGN

1998 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 KGN
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,320 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,320 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,278 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,067 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 65,065 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Unable to test wheel bearings or suspension due to race bellypan

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 65,065 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,943 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,943 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,004 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 43,004 miles

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2006 42,959 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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S62 KGN is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S62 KGN, 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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S62 KGN is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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