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Honda Hornet

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

S796 SFUMOT history

S796 SFU is a red petrol Honda Hornet first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 19,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
19,059 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 SFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Hornet
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 SFU was last recorded at 19,059 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,663 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
396 miles
Average per year
566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,059 miles
  • 2025 – 18,663 miles
  • 2024 – 18,338 miles
  • 2023 – 17,975 miles
  • 2022 – 17,626 miles
  • 2021 – 17,028 miles
  • 2017 – 14,222 miles
  • 2016 – 13,629 miles
  • 2015 – 13,619 miles
  • 2014 – 12,807 miles
  • 2013 – 12,020 miles
  • 2012 – 11,974 miles
  • 2011 – 10,686 miles
  • 2010 – 9,314 miles
  • 2008 – 7,994 miles
  • 2006 – 7,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,059 miles

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.

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose Suspect flexible pipe under rap.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Chain guard is missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Nail in rear tyre (marked in yellow)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,059 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    19,059 miles
    Test number
    354055563974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,663 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,663 miles
    Test number
    247918260100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,338 miles (+363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    898809657305
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced Recomend replace headlamps (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mounting spacer split and cliped together replace ASAP. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Pass17,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    339635726343
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Suspect flexible pipe under rap. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail17,975 miles (+349)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    475308173008
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Headlamps mounted upside down (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Suspect flexible pipe under rap. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned Rear wheel adjusters out of alignment (2.4 (a))

  6. Pass17,626 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    17,626 miles
    Test number
    374614419889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    572183824248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail17,018 miles (+2,796)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,018 miles
    Test number
    187838446124
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass14,222 miles (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    14,222 miles
    Test number
    477035978336
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass13,629 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,629 miles
    Test number
    786643952136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chain guard is missing
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in rear tyre (marked in yellow)

  11. Fail13,623 miles (+4)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,623 miles
    Test number
    248420822064
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chain guard is missing
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in rear tyre (marked in yellow)

  12. Pass13,619 miles (+812)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,619 miles
    Test number
    438026615269
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteChainguard missing.

  13. Fail12,807 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,807 miles
    Test number
    766542694115
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear in rear sprocket,chain guard missing.

  14. Pass12,807 miles (+787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    12,807 miles
    Test number
    917442694134
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear in rear sprocket,chain guard missing.

  15. Pass12,020 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,020 miles
    Test number
    608098133127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,974 miles (+1,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,974 miles
    Test number
    618092012120
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

  17. Pass10,686 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,686 miles
    Test number
    326820491014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,314 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,314 miles
    Test number
    434412570068
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  19. Fail7,994 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,994 miles
    Test number
    304612718471
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

  20. Pass7,994 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    7,994 miles
    Test number
    541362018288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    7,886 miles
    Test number
    452756916285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 SFU

Does S796 SFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 SFU is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 SFU?
The MOT on S796 SFU is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 SFU done?
S796 SFU was recorded at 19,059 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 566 miles a year.
Has S796 SFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 SFU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S796 SFU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S796 SFU find?
S796 SFU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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