Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA HORNET 900
919cc
Petrol
Class 2
84.6%
first-time pass rate
5.8%
failed outright
23,382
median miles at test
52
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a HORNET 900
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 26.7 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 20 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 20 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 13.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 13.3 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 6.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the HORNET 900 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO).
TRIUMPH
SPEED TRIPLE
85.6% pass · 74.6k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE
87.7% pass · 37.7k tests
APRILIA
TUONO
88.4% pass · 34.7k tests
TRIUMPH
TRIDENT
85.0% pass · 23.9k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the HORNET 900.