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Y824 XBV

2001 Honda Hornet

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,283 mi
Last recorded47,283 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 XBV
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 47,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 46,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,087 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 46,087 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,859 miles

no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,480 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake hose close to exhaust

Fail 7 Mar 2018 44,480 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

rear brake hose close to exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,053 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 41,048 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,848 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 37,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,774 miles

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

rear brake pipe close to exhaust but not touching

steering bearings slightly notchy

Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,094 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,064 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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Y824 XBV is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Green with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y824 XBV, 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 Y824 XBV registered?

Y824 XBV is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y824 XBV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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