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V175 LOH

1999 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,538 mi
Last recorded54,538 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 LOH
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,538 miles

no chain guard at time of test

slack in throttle cable

Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,242 miles

no chain guard at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2023 54,242 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

no chain guard at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 53,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW ON DOWN PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Rear NO CHAIN GUARD

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,025 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

one of two rear lamps not working

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,028 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 50,028 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,370 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,370 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,051 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,051 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,961 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,419 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 38,418 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,723 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,723 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 19,755 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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V175 LOH is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V175 LOH, 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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V175 LOH is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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