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MK07 XLU

2007 Honda Hornet

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,509 mi
Last recorded58,509 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Hornet17,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 XLU
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 58,509 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 58,505 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,952 miles

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 51,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 47,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,327 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 47,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick NS AND OS FRONT BRAKE PADS BELOW 1MM (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BULGE ON N/S

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 25,419 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,858 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,747 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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MK07 XLU is a 2007 Honda Hornet in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 17,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK07 XLU, 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 19 years old, this Honda Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK07 XLU registered?

MK07 XLU is a 2007 Honda Hornet, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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