MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear chain guard not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front front tyre perished.
Rear nail in rear tyre
Rear no chain guard fitted at time of test.
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
no chain guard fitted
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.
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?
Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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