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Honda Beat

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 656 cc

J8 EATMOT history

J8 EAT is a red petrol Honda Beat first used on 28 Oct 1991. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,728 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
101,728 km
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Beat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
656 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
28 Oct 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EAT was last recorded at 101,728 km on 23 May 2026, 580 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2008: 83,701 km, lower than 102,765 km on 2 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,148 km · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
580 km
Average per year
4 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,728 km
  • 2025 – 101,148 km
  • 2024 – 100,831 km
  • 2023 – 100,446 km
  • 2022 – 99,979 km
  • 2019 – 99,115 km
  • 2017 – 98,122 km
  • 2013 – 93,585 km
  • 2012 – 91,929 km
  • 2011 – 90,127 km
  • 2010 – 87,623 km
  • 2008 – 83,701 km
  • 2007 – 102,765 km
  • 2006 – 101,654 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,728 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,728 km (+580)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,728 km
    Test number
    365809010640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,148 km (+317)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,148 km
    Test number
    607595145842
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass100,831 km (+385)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,831 km
    Test number
    260908363436
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel rim slightly damage
  4. Pass100,446 km (+467)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,446 km
    Test number
    250203825706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,979 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,979 km
    Test number
    548237805631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    9,958 miles
    Test number
    577647970840
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass99,115 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,115 km
    Test number
    751566757436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,242 miles
    Test number
    140328742124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,122 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,122 km
    Test number
    108683718516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,685 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    436098178668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,370 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    697060005193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    705588894011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,585 km (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,585 km
    Test number
    217259183417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,929 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,929 km
    Test number
    106846362053
    • NoteBoth front headlamp patterns slightly weak.
  15. Fail91,929 km (+1,802)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,929 km
    Test number
    848166362024
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp patterns slightly weak.
  16. Pass90,127 km (+2,504)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,127 km
    Test number
    826176271079
    • NoteNOTE brakes tested on road with Tapley meter
    • NoteNOTE plastic covers etc fitted preventing full inspection
    • NoteCheck hand brake cable to calliper pivots
    • NoteCheck quality of welding behind rear of sills
    • NoteHeadlight patterns slightly weak
    • NoteO/s rear brake pads wearing low, evidence of binding?, OK at time of test
  17. Pass87,623 km6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,623 km
    Test number
    454089580083
    • NoteNOTE brakes tested with Tapley meter
    • NoteNOTE plastic covers fitted
    • NoteCheck quality of welding to repairs behind rear of o/s & n/s sills
    • NoteO/s & n/s floor joining sills getting rusty
    • NoteO/s & n/s front floor panels getting rusty
    • NoteO/s front & rear inner wheel arches starting to rust
  18. Fail87,603 km3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,603 km
    Test number
    941399080049
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteNOTE brakes tested with Tapley meter
    • NoteNOTE plastic covers fitted
    • NoteCheck quality of welding to repairs behind rear of o/s & n/s sills
    • NoteO/s & n/s floor joining sills getting rusty
    • NoteO/s & n/s front floor panels getting rusty
    • NoteO/s front & rear inner wheel arches starting to rust
  19. Pass83,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,945 miles
    Test number
    782065039161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,701 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,701 km
    Test number
    173972258101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,701 km (-19,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,701 km
    Test number
    731972558139
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  22. Pass102,765 km (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,765 km
    Test number
    980263557106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,654 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    101,654 km
    Test number
    263310146172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about J8 EAT

Does J8 EAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EAT is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EAT?
The MOT on J8 EAT is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EAT done?
J8 EAT was recorded at 101,728 km at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 4 km a year.
Has J8 EAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EAT has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on J8 EAT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 EAT find?
J8 EAT passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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