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K896 BRJ

1998 Honda Beat

Red Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

179,111 mi
Last recorded179,111 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda Beat111,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 BRJ
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 179,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 178,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 178,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 175,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 175,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 172,652 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 172,642 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 170,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 167,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 167,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 159,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 157,689 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 154,503 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 154,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 150,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 146,398 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 146,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 142,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 137,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 133,126 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 133,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 128,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 122,457 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 116,402 miles

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

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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K896 BRJ is a 1998 Honda Beat in Red with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K896 BRJ, 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 K896 BRJ registered?

K896 BRJ is a 1998 Honda Beat, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is K896 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K896 BRJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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