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UUI 229

1991 Honda Beat

Yellow Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,417 mi
Last recorded86,417 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Beat90,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 229
MakeHonda
ModelBeat
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,417 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,880 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 85,880 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,560 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,999 miles

Exhaust system corroded and fixings missing

Front brake hoses close to fouling

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 30 May 2022 84,991 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded and fixings missing

Front brake hoses close to fouling

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 84,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,752 miles

both front tyres are slighty cracking

front discs are pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2008 81,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,774 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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UUI 229 is a 1991 Honda Beat in Yellow with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Beat fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUI 229, 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 UUI 229?

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What year was UUI 229 registered?

UUI 229 is a 1991 Honda Beat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is UUI 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 229 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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