MOT reliability

Honda Blackbird

Q: Is the Honda Blackbird reliable?

Across 186 Honda Blackbird vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Blackbird?

The typical Honda Blackbird in our data has covered around 41,413 miles.

186 vehicles · 2,514 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 186 Honda Blackbird vehicles and 2,514 completed MOT tests, the Honda Blackbird has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,413 miles.

186

Vehicles

2,514

MOT tests

1,497

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Blackbird problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Blackbird MOT tests:

Other76%
Brakes14%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Steering6%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure4%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Honda Blackbird pass rate by age

How the Honda Blackbird's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	36	97%
4	47	91%
5	55	84%
6	57	96%
7	101	86%
8	131	87%
9	161	89%
10	148	94%
11	153	89%
12	149	88%
13	143	85%
14	148	86%
15	146	88%
16	127	90%
17	121	87%
18	116	87%
19	100	90%
20	100	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (180), Other (6)

Most common Honda Blackbird MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (78 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (65 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (52 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (44 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (40 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (26 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (22 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (21 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (20 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (18 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (15 times)

Honda Blackbird pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	8	106	92%	43,813
2006	5	85	92%	26,113
2005	8	113	91%	53,085
2004	7	106	90%	43,610
2003	8	153	89%	29,546
2002	8	114	89%	38,430
2001	5	64	94%	26,750
2000	12	137	92%	54,986
1999	35	450	87%	39,910
1998	47	676	87%	42,018
1997	37	490	89%	43,792

Honda Blackbird reliability FAQ

Across 186 Honda Blackbird 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 Blackbird 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Honda Blackbird in our data has covered around 41,413 miles.

Compare the Honda Blackbird

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	36	97%
4	47	91%
5	55	84%
6	57	96%
7	101	86%
8	131	87%
9	161	89%
10	148	94%
11	153	89%
12	149	88%
13	143	85%
14	148	86%
15	146	88%
16	127	90%
17	121	87%
18	116	87%
19	100	90%
20	100	90%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	36	97%
4	47	91%
5	55	84%
6	57	96%
7	101	86%
8	131	87%
9	161	89%
10	148	94%
11	153	89%
12	149	88%
13	143	85%
14	148	86%
15	146	88%
16	127	90%
17	121	87%
18	116	87%
19	100	90%
20	100	90%