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Y585 TGH

2001 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

27,961 mi
Last recorded27,961 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 TGH
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 27,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 27,696 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 27,696 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Headlight not fitted with front sidelight bulb

Fail 2 May 2024 27,677 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 27,309 miles

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

Rear cracking in side walls

Fail 20 Sep 2022 27,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 27,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 27,075 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,650 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 26,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,241 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 26,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,045 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 26,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,414 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,806 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,291 miles

Front brake lever does not operate smoothly

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,648 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 23,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,685 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 22,685 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,685 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 22,685 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 21,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,323 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 16,668 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 16,668 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 13,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,638 miles

no free play in clutch cable on left hand lock

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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Y585 TGH is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 Y585 TGH, 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 Y585 TGH registered?

Y585 TGH is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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