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T498 PGP

1999 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,919 mi
Last recorded20,919 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 PGP
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,725 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 13,725 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,503 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 9,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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T498 PGP is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T498 PGP, 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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What year was T498 PGP registered?

T498 PGP is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T498 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T498 PGP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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