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S796 SFU

1998 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,059 mi
Last recorded19,059 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 SFU
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 19,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 18,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 18,338 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced Recomend replace headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mounting spacer split and cliped together replace ASAP. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 17,975 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Suspect flexible pipe under rap. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 17,975 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Headlamps mounted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Suspect flexible pipe under rap. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Rear wheel adjusters out of alignment (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 17,028 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 17,018 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 14,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,629 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard is missing

Rear Nail in rear tyre (marked in yellow)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 13,623 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high Aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Chain guard is missing

Rear Nail in rear tyre (marked in yellow)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,619 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

chainguard missing.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 12,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight wear in rear sprocket,chain guard missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 12,807 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight wear in rear sprocket,chain guard missing.

Pass 18 May 2013 12,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,974 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,314 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,994 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 7,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,886 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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S796 SFU is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S796 SFU, 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 S796 SFU registered?

S796 SFU is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S796 SFU safe to buy?

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