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DS02 JSU

2002 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,137 mi
Last recorded78,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Hornet18,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 JSU
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,137 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 78,137 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 74,685 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s handlebar grip slightly loose.

Fail 2 Apr 2024 74,685 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up on the wrong side .deflector fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s handlebar grip slightly loose.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 68,736 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,039 miles

headlamp beam deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,126 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,875 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 61,875 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,009 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 55,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside now temporary masked (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Jul 2014 43,762 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,762 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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DS02 JSU is a 2002 Honda Hornet in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 18,604 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 DS02 JSU, 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 24 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS02 JSU registered?

DS02 JSU is a 2002 Honda Hornet, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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