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LM04 ZPU

2004 Honda Hornet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,798 mi
Last recorded49,798 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Hornet15,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 ZPU
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,798 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 47,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 45,343 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,346 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,063 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front O/S front indicator has lost a third of its illumination

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 36,349 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,658 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 25,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 24,951 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2014 24,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,014 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 5,218 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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LM04 ZPU is a 2004 Honda Hornet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,868 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 LM04 ZPU, 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 22 years old, this Honda Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM04 ZPU registered?

LM04 ZPU is a 2004 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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