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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:

  • Other100%
  • Steering10%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Honda 249 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
82100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
131100%
142100%
151100%
162100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (8)

Most common Honda 249 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 249 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  4. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  5. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  6. day light use only (2 times)
  7. Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
  9. Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  10. Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) (1 times)
  11. Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  12. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  13. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  14. Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)

Honda 249 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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