MOT reliability
Honda 1200
28 vehicles · 85 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Honda 1200 vehicles and 85 completed MOT tests, the Honda 1200 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,459 miles.
28
Vehicles
85
MOT tests
915
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 1200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 1200 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes17%
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Steering16%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
Honda 1200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28)
Most common Honda 1200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 1200 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- rear tail pipes lose (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Honda 1200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 24,508 |
| 2009 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 51,316 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 110 |
| 1989 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 37,149 |
| 1985 | 3 | 20 | 95% | 48,783 |
| 1984 | 3 | 28 | 75% | 78,503 |
| 1972 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 13,416 |
Honda 1200 reliability FAQ
Across 28 Honda 1200 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 1200 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Honda 1200 in our data has covered around
45,459 miles.
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