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S944 AKP

1998 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,128 mi
Last recorded60,128 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Hornet23,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 AKP
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 60,128 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffle removed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 56,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 56,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 52,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear One of the two rear lights are not working. 50% Acceptable.

Pass 10 Apr 2021 52,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,035 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,884 miles

Rear brake pads approx. 3/4 worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,608 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,213 miles

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 May 2011 43,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,330 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 36,551 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,252 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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S944 AKP is a 1998 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S944 AKP, 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 S944 AKP registered?

S944 AKP is a 1998 Honda Hornet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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