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T42 JAU

1999 Honda Hornet

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,597 mi
Last recorded49,597 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 JAU
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,056 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 49,054 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,018 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,384 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 43,384 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlight rubber mounts deteriorated

n/s handle bar grip deteriorated

o/s handle bar switch gear slightly loose

Fail 21 Aug 2015 40,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlight rubber mounts deteriorated

n/s handle bar grip deteriorated

o/s handle bar switch gear slightly loose

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 39,654 miles

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain guard missing

Pass 11 May 2013 36,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,400 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 19 Jul 2011 22,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,133 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

day time mot only

numbr plate cracked but still clear

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front headlight / position light and rear position light / brake light all permenently masked off for use in daylight or good viabibaty hours only

number plate cracked but still clearly read

Fail 18 Aug 2008 20,133 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front headlight / position light and rear position light / brake light all permenently masked off for use in daylight or good viabibaty hours only

number plate cracked but still clearly read

Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,871 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

crack in head vlamp not affecting beam

forks touching very slightly radiator on lock to lock

indicators flashing slightly fast

n/s foot peg slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2005 29,013 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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T42 JAU is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 T42 JAU, 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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T42 JAU is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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