MOT reliability
Honda 900
25 vehicles · 279 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Honda 900 vehicles and 279 completed MOT tests, the Honda 900 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,430 miles.
25
Vehicles
279
MOT tests
1,492
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda 900 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda 900 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering11%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda 900 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 16 | 88% |
| 10 | 16 | 81% |
| 11 | 20 | 85% |
| 12 | 18 | 89% |
| 13 | 22 | 77% |
| 14 | 16 | 88% |
| 15 | 12 | 92% |
| 16 | 18 | 83% |
| 17 | 15 | 93% |
| 18 | 12 | 100% |
| 19 | 10 | 90% |
| 20 | 10 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Honda 900 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda 900 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
Honda 900 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,301 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 45,764 |
| 2000 | 1 | 20 | 85% | 7,281 |
| 1999 | 3 | 50 | 82% | 46,098 |
| 1998 | 4 | 59 | 86% | 48,760 |
| 1997 | 5 | 54 | 91% | 52,219 |
| 1996 | 3 | 38 | 87% | 40,779 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,970 |
| 1993 | 2 | 28 | 93% | 25,431 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 35,344 |
| 1981 | 3 | 17 | 76% | 42,933 |
Honda 900 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Honda 900 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda 900 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Honda 900 in our data has covered around
40,430 miles.
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