MOT reliability
Honda Black bird
9 vehicles · 117 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Honda Black bird vehicles and 117 completed MOT tests, the Honda Black bird has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,780 miles.
9
Vehicles
117
MOT tests
1,845
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Black bird problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Black bird MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Steering20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Identification & plates7%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Honda Black bird pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Honda Black bird MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Black bird MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Honda Black bird pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 21 | 90% | 54,781 |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 90,331 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 17,188 |
| 1997 | 4 | 63 | 89% | 34,454 |
Honda Black bird reliability FAQ
Across 9 Honda Black bird vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Black bird MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Honda Black bird in our data has covered around
41,780 miles.
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