MOT reliability
Honda Black widow
3 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Black widow vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Honda Black widow has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,280 miles.
3
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
1,270
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
13%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Black widow problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Black widow MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Brakes13%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering7%
Honda Black widow pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Black widow MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Black widow MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (1 times)
- Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Honda Black widow pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 24 | 88% | 13,594 |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 60,651 |
Honda Black widow reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Black widow vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Black widow MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d); Headlamp masks/converters fitted.
The typical Honda Black widow in our data has covered around
29,280 miles.
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