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V65 EFS

1999 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,249 mi
Last recorded34,249 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 EFS
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 34,249 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,174 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 33,160 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 32,953 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 32,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 28,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 28,135 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 27,242 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,251 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,276 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,603 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 18,600 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,067 miles

THE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS OUT,PULLED OUT BY THE CHAIN THATS TOO TIGHT---THE REAR WHEEL REQUIRES RESET GIVING THE CHAIN SOME SLACK.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 14,753 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 12,380 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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V65 EFS is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V65 EFS, 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 V65 EFS registered?

V65 EFS is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V65 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V65 EFS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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