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V533 DGP

1999 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,573 mi
Last recorded22,573 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 DGP
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 22,573 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort up to 15 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 -2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 22,568 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect headlight tick is too the right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort up to 15 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 -2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,806 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,741 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 21,741 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 20,368 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 20,368 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,147 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,480 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,598 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,276 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 12,944 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 10,399 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 10,399 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,207 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2006 2,444 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 2,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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V533 DGP is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V533 DGP, 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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V533 DGP is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V533 DGP safe to buy?

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