Honda CB900F-2 Hornet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CB900F-2 Hornet reliable? We analysed 903 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB900F-2 Hornet is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, wheel bearings have excessive free play and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB900F-2 Hornet.
Honda CB900F-2 Hornet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB900F-2 Hornet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB900F-2 Hornet MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB900F-2 Hornet to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB900F-2 Hornet Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CB900F-2 Hornet fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CB900F-2 Hornet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB900F-2 Hornet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB900F-2 Hornet MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB900F-2 Hornet year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 152 | 89.5% | 11,471 | 16,478 | 23,433 |
| 2003 | 271 | 87.1% | 7,644 | 12,254 | 19,775 |
| 2002 | 270 | 88.9% | 8,594 | 13,046 | 18,958 |
Honda CB900F-2 Hornet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB900F-2 Hornet MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CB900F-2 Hornet
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.5% MOT pass rate from 152 tests
87.1% MOT pass rate from 271 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB900F-2 Hornet is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.5% across 152 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB900F-2 Hornet Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB900F-2 Hornet THIS CAR | 88.0% | 903 | 14,766 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf GT Edition TDI Bmt | 94.9% | 1,069 | 67,582 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB900F-2 Hornet outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda CB900F-2 Hornet has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 903 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CB900F-2 Hornet are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (6 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (4), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CB900F-2 Hornet owner drives around 780 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CB900F-2 Hornet models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.