MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake excessively binding both front brakes binding badly (1.2.1 (f))
seized links in drive chain
Drive chain excessively tight seized link in chain (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front pipes leaking slightly (7.1.1b)
Brake component is excessively corroded rear pads low replaced (3.1.5)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front pipes leaking slightly (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?
Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W489 ORL is a 2000 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2000 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 19,973 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 W489 ORL, 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 26 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of W489 ORL?
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What year was W489 ORL registered?
W489 ORL is a 2000 Honda Hornet, first registered on 6 May 2000.
Is W489 ORL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W489 ORL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W489 ORL have outstanding finance?
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