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GV03 OUM

2003 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,985 mi
Last recorded31,985 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Hornet14,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 OUM
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 31,985 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 31,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned minimum distance between rear indicators must be 180mm (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear small cuts in tyre tread

Pass 4 Jun 2024 31,318 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 31,318 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 30,526 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 30,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,873 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 29,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,259 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Slight movement in rear lamp

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,880 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,860 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,738 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 17,429 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,515 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 3,921 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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GV03 OUM is a 2003 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 14,996 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 GV03 OUM, 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 23 years old, this Honda Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV03 OUM is a 2003 Honda Hornet, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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