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Y844 GDY

2001 Honda Hornet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,319 mi
Last recorded37,319 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Hornet20,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 GDY
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 37,319 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 37,266 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 37,223 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 37,038 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 36,261 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,716 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 35,685 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 35,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,597 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,597 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,424 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,829 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 32,278 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 13 May 2009 32,278 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 May 2008 27,865 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,865 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2007 20,928 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 18,877 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 18,877 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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Y844 GDY is a 2001 Honda Hornet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y844 GDY, 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 Y844 GDY registered?

Y844 GDY is a 2001 Honda Hornet, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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