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HV02 RZL

2002 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,932 mi
Last recorded11,932 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Hornet18,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 RZL
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 11,932 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 11,932 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 9,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 9,147 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 9,147 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 9,048 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 9,048 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 8,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 8,482 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 8,482 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 8,277 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 7,914 miles

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

Offside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 6,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 6,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,069 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 6,069 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,912 miles

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

handlebars need adjusting full steering lock is not being acheived as levers are hitting fairing

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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HV02 RZL is a 2002 Honda Hornet in Blue 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 HV02 RZL, 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 HV02 RZL registered?

HV02 RZL is a 2002 Honda Hornet, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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