MOT reliability
Honda Hornet 900
4 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Honda Hornet 900 vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Honda Hornet 900 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,554 miles.
4
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
1,581
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Hornet 900 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Hornet 900 MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Steering18%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Honda Hornet 900 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Honda Hornet 900 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Hornet 900 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)
- Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)
- Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
Honda Hornet 900 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 9,995 |
| 2006 | 2 | 33 | 85% | 54,793 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 38,637 |
Honda Hornet 900 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Honda Hornet 900 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Hornet 900 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).
The typical Honda Hornet 900 in our data has covered around
39,554 miles.
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