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RK51 WLL

2002 Honda Hornet

Green Petrol 919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

2,488 mi
Last recorded2,488 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Hornet18,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WLL
MakeHonda
ModelHornet
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine919cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 2,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 8,196 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 7,893 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock throttle cable hitting tank (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 29,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 29,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 25,529 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 25,529 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,577 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,034 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,028 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 14,545 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 13,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,370 miles

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

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

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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RK51 WLL is a 2002 Honda Hornet in Green with a 919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 18,604 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 RK51 WLL, 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 24 years old, this Honda Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 WLL registered?

RK51 WLL is a 2002 Honda Hornet, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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