MOT reliability
Honda 249
8 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda 249 vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Honda 249 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,103 miles.
8
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
1,239
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 249 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 249 MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Honda 249 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Honda 249 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 249 MOT tests:
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- day light use only (2 times)
- Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) (1 times)
- Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
Honda 249 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 100% | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 10,509 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 36,593 |
| 1980 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 25,394 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 25,771 |
| 1974 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 26,957 |
Honda 249 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda 249 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 249 MOT issues are:
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda 249 in our data has covered around
25,103 miles.
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