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T397 BCY

1999 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,812 mi
Last recorded36,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 BCY
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 36,812 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 36,809 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Handlebar brace loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,315 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 36,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear chain guard not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,276 miles

Nearside Front Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 33,240 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyre valve badly perished could cause sudden deflation.

noisy exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front front tyre perished.

Rear nail in rear tyre

Rear no chain guard fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,670 miles

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

no chain guard fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,781 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear hugger loose but not insecure.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,508 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,160 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,633 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 22,633 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 15 May 2010 20,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,145 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 May 2009 19,081 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2008 16,093 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,223 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 12,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,885 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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T397 BCY is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T397 BCY, 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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T397 BCY is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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