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2005 Honda Hornet

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Hornet15,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VPN
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 45,895 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 45,876 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 43,279 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 43,269 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,668 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 42,661 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 37,364 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has small cut in centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,329 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has small cut in centre tread. (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2017 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired Indicator showing less than 50% of illuminated light source. (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has small cut in centre tread. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,680 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 35,652 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute and rear (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,352 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 20,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,473 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,955 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 10,419 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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RJ05 VPN is a 2005 Honda Hornet in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RJ05 VPN, 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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RJ05 VPN is a 2005 Honda Hornet, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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