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LB08 RXX

2008 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,697 mi
Last recorded25,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Hornet19,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 RXX
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 25,697 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 25,261 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2024 24,849 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 May 2024 24,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 May 2023 24,119 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 22,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 20,952 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,923 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,945 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 16,945 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 10,989 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 10,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 6,257 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 6,257 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 2,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 1,914 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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LB08 RXX is a 2008 Honda Hornet in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 19,890 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 LB08 RXX, 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 18 years old, this Honda Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB08 RXX registered?

LB08 RXX is a 2008 Honda Hornet, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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