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R915 STA

2001 Honda Hornet

Gold Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 STA
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 3 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,251 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 23,887 miles

r/h headlight not working

Fail 16 May 2014 23,887 miles

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

r/h headlight not working

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,885 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,609 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,609 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,406 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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R915 STA is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Gold with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R915 STA, 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 R915 STA registered?

R915 STA is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is R915 STA safe to buy?

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