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R11 CLT

2001 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,621 mi
Last recorded17,621 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 CLT
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 17,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 16,512 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 16,512 miles

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

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 14,997 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 14,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 12,782 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 12,782 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 10,701 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 10,689 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 10,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 9,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 9,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 6,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 4,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 4,764 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 4,764 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 3,847 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 3,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 2,735 miles

slight cracking yo front tyre side walls

Fail 15 Feb 2010 2,733 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight cracking yo front tyre side walls

Pass 31 Mar 2009 688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 471 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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R11 CLT is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R11 CLT, 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 R11 CLT registered?

R11 CLT is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is R11 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 CLT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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