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LJ51 ZHU

2001 Honda Hornet

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,198 mi
Last recorded34,198 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZHU
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 34,198 miles

Drive belt guard insecure part of hugger broken and not secure (6.2.1c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 33,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 33,059 miles

Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,363 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,334 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,379 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 22,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,915 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,068 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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LJ51 ZHU is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,094 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 LJ51 ZHU, 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 25 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 ZHU registered?

LJ51 ZHU is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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