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H71 HOD

1998 Honda Beat

Yellow Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,444 mi
Last recorded199,444 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 HOD
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 199,444 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 196,638 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 196,227 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 196,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 194,000 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 194,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 193,011 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 190,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 174,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 168,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 153,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 146,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 144,522 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Beat?

Based on 1,958 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
896
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
fog lamp not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
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H71 HOD is a 1998 Honda Beat in Yellow with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H71 HOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Beat typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H71 HOD registered?

H71 HOD is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is H71 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H71 HOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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