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T311 CBW

1999 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

32,654 mi
Last recorded32,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 CBW
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,654 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 32,643 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,517 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2018 31,496 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,473 miles

rear brake pivot worn

side stand weak

some movement in o/s engine bar

Fail 2 Jun 2014 31,473 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake pivot worn

side stand weak

some movement in o/s engine bar

Pass 17 May 2013 29,110 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain +sprockets worn

slight damage to split link

Fail 14 May 2013 29,110 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain +sprockets worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,211 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,221 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 25 Oct 2008 28,211 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Chain guard missing

Fail 22 May 2008 28,211 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

alloy bolts holding front mastercylinder in place

alloy bolts holding rear mastercylinder in place

front mudguard broken

r/h front engine mounting loose

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,211 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,211 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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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T311 CBW is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,087 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 T311 CBW, 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 27 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T311 CBW is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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