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Y404 RFH

2001 Honda Hornet

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,494 mi
Last recorded34,494 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 RFH
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 33,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 33,497 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,568 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure front fender bolt not fully seated (6.1.1c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 31,568 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure front fender bolt not fully seated (6.1.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s punctured (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,388 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 29,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,062 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 29,049 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,521 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 22,413 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,866 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,134 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 42,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,846 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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Y404 RFH is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y404 RFH, 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 Y404 RFH registered?

Y404 RFH is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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