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V445 GDS

1999 Honda Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,646 mi
Last recorded34,646 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 GDS
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 34,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 33,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 33,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,836 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,325 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 31,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,533 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 28,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,038 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,910 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 21,892 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch cable sticking

Fail 8 Jul 2013 20,572 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch cable sticking

Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 18,250 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,366 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 10,314 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,314 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 7,184 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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V445 GDS is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V445 GDS, 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 V445 GDS registered?

V445 GDS is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V445 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V445 GDS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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