MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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
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)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS
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))
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S62 KGN registered?
S62 KGN is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 25 August 1998.
Is S62 KGN safe to buy?
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