MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to the legal limit. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside switchgear slightly loose
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Engine mount (6.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda Hornet?
Based on 6,744 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V271 LJW is a 1999 Honda Hornet in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1999 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,087 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 V271 LJW, 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 27 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V271 LJW is a 1999 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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