MOT reliability
Honda 1000
25 vehicles · 246 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Honda 1000 vehicles and 246 completed MOT tests, the Honda 1000 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,620 miles.
25
Vehicles
246
MOT tests
1,883
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 1000 MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Brakes16%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Identification & plates0%
Honda 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 10 | 90% |
| 10 | 9 | 89% |
| 11 | 13 | 69% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 14 | 79% |
| 14 | 11 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 100% |
| 16 | 11 | 82% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 13 | 69% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 10 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Honda 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 1000 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (12 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Honda 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 8,667 |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 5,230 |
| 2008 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 59,244 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 10,623 |
| 2000 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 70,578 |
| 1998 | 5 | 48 | 85% | 38,538 |
| 1997 | 3 | 34 | 82% | 49,510 |
| 1995 | 3 | 41 | 90% | 42,215 |
| 1993 | 2 | 24 | 79% | 57,380 |
| 1990 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 38,563 |
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 50,180 |
| 1981 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 57,333 |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 30,360 |
| 1976 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 20,200 |
Honda 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Honda 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 1000 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Honda 1000 in our data has covered around
40,620 miles.
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