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N859 NBV

2005 Honda Hornet

White Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,429 mi
Last recorded33,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Hornet15,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 NBV
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 33,429 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively fully floating disc has some movement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear footrest pivot worn

offside bar weight missing

Fail 10 Dec 2021 32,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively fully floating disc has some movement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear footrest pivot worn

offside bar weight missing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,361 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn fully floating disc has some movement (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn fully floating disc has some movement (3.2.A1l)

Offside bar end weight missing

nearside rear footrest mounting / pivot worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,064 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake needs service and or adjustment

Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,456 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 30,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 22,283 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,469 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

front tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,261 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 8,817 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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N859 NBV is a 2005 Honda Hornet in White with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,469 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 N859 NBV, 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 21 years old, this Honda Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N859 NBV registered?

N859 NBV is a 2005 Honda Hornet, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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