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NK51 HNW

2001 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HNW
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 44,283 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 44,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,147 miles

Chain gaurd missing

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 39,928 miles

Offside Front Lower engine bolt missing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,270 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 39,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 39,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,207 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 36,130 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,673 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 33,673 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. L/H (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,619 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,658 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 20,314 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 11,792 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 11,792 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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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NK51 HNW is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NK51 HNW, 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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NK51 HNW is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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