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S930 RAV

1998 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,180 mi
Last recorded30,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 RAV
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pads (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 30,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pads (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 May 2025 28,165 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 28,165 miles

Front Brake excessively binding strip clean (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 28,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 27,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,867 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 27,846 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 27,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,730 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

left hand bar grip lose

Fail 16 Feb 2013 24,725 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

indicator lights flashing white

left hand bar grip lose

Pass 28 May 2011 22,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 20,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 19,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 11,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,904 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 10,194 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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S930 RAV is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S930 RAV, 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 S930 RAV registered?

S930 RAV is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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