Honda Hornet
MotorcycleFrom 271 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, projected beam image is obviously incorrect, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 7 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 7.1% of Hornet failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £44.
Typical mileage
Half of all Hornets tested had between 17,731 and 38,638 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,425 median miles, the Hornet has 0.067 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Hornet MOT pass rate?
The Honda Hornet has a 83% MOT pass rate based on 271 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Hornet?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Hornet is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include projected beam image is obviously incorrect.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Hornet at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Hornet is 25,425 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,731 and 38,638 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.