CarVerify

Free Car Check

J8 EAT

1991 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 656cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,728 mi
Last recorded101,728 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda Beat90,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EAT
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 101,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,148 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 100,831 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 9,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,930 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,585 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,929 miles

both front headlamp patterns slightly weak.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front headlamp patterns slightly weak.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,127 miles

NOTE brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

NOTE plastic covers etc fitted preventing full inspection

check hand brake cable to calliper pivots

check quality of welding behind rear of sills

headlight patterns slightly weak

o/s rear brake pads wearing low, evidence of binding?, OK at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,623 miles

NOTE brakes tested with Tapley meter

NOTE plastic covers fitted

check quality of welding to repairs behind rear of o/s & n/s sills

o/s & n/s floor joining sills getting rusty

o/s & n/s front floor panels getting rusty

o/s front & rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

NOTE brakes tested with Tapley meter

NOTE plastic covers fitted

check quality of welding to repairs behind rear of o/s & n/s sills

o/s & n/s floor joining sills getting rusty

o/s & n/s front floor panels getting rusty

o/s front & rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 15 May 2009 83,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 83,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 83,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 102,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 101,654 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Honda Beat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J8 EAT is a 1991 Honda Beat in Red with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1991 Honda Beat models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 90,622 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 J8 EAT, 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 35 years old, this Honda Beat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J8 EAT?

You can check the full history of J8 EAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J8 EAT registered?

J8 EAT is a 1991 Honda Beat, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is J8 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 EAT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J8 EAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J8 EAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.