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HY03 YSZ

2003 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,271 mi
Last recorded45,271 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Hornet14,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 YSZ
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,271 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 45,264 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 34,585 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 28,879 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2017 28,879 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,888 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 16,592 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,592 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 12,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,141 miles

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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HY03 YSZ is a 2003 Honda Hornet in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY03 YSZ, 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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HY03 YSZ is a 2003 Honda Hornet, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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