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V271 LJW

1999 Honda Hornet

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,585 mi
Last recorded37,585 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Honda Hornet25,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 LJW
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 37,585 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2022 36,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 36,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 33,086 miles

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))

Fail 26 May 2021 33,086 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2021 30,018 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2020 28,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,179 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 28,179 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,204 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,544 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 26,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 25,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,189 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 24,151 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 21,028 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 20,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,869 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 13,858 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 11,955 miles

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.

84.1%
Pass Rate
1,043
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
536
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
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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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