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Y214 GNH

2001 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,566 mi
Last recorded46,566 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 GNH
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 46,546 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,047 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 27,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2011 20,772 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 20,772 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2010 15,147 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 15,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,005 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 12,005 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,391 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,767 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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Y214 GNH is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y214 GNH, 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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Y214 GNH is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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