MOT reliability
Honda Bike
34 vehicles · 280 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Honda Bike vehicles and 280 completed MOT tests, the Honda Bike has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,150 miles.
34
Vehicles
280
MOT tests
1,044
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Bike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Bike MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering5%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Bike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 9 | 11 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 16 | 81% |
| 13 | 14 | 93% |
| 14 | 15 | 80% |
| 15 | 14 | 93% |
| 16 | 15 | 93% |
| 17 | 11 | 91% |
| 18 | 11 | 91% |
| 19 | 10 | 80% |
| 20 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Honda Bike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Bike MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
- Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- headlight glass moves (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- exhaust corroded (2 times)
Honda Bike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 14,807 |
| 2002 | 2 | 40 | 95% | 67,317 |
| 2001 | 3 | 27 | 85% | 39,569 |
| 2000 | 3 | 17 | 100% | 21,937 |
| 1998 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 41,057 |
| 1997 | 3 | 40 | 92% | 146,144 |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 26,284 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 30,579 |
| 1994 | 3 | 30 | 77% | 42,942 |
| 1993 | 4 | 49 | 90% | 115,490 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 24,493 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,388 |
| 1988 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 89,300 |
| 1982 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 21,145 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 29,226 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 19,331 |
| 1979 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 76,518 |
| 1978 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 29,220 |
| 1975 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 5,087 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,405 |
Honda Bike reliability FAQ
Across 34 Honda Bike vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Bike MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Bike in our data has covered around
56,150 miles.
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