MOT reliability

Honda Bross

Q: Is the Honda Bross reliable?

Across 19 Honda Bross vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Honda Bross in our data has covered around 57,910 miles.

19 vehicles · 215 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 19 Honda Bross vehicles and 215 completed MOT tests, the Honda Bross has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,910 miles.

Vehicles

215

MOT tests

1,829

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Bross problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Bross MOT tests:

Other91%
Steering14%
Brakes6%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Lamps & electrical2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Bross pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	2	100%
7	3	100%
8	6	83%
9	7	100%
10	10	90%
11	11	82%
12	14	64%
13	7	57%
14	5	100%
15	8	88%
16	10	80%
17	11	64%
18	10	90%
19	11	82%
20	12	92%

Fuel types: Petrol (19)

Most common Honda Bross MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)

Honda Bross pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	2	20	85%	53,819
1999	2	9	67%	80,367
1998	4	40	85%	48,967
1997	4	49	86%	63,223
1996	3	31	87%	49,613
1990	1	19	89%	91,004
1989	2	33	85%	40,964
1988	1	14	64%	61,390

Honda Bross reliability FAQ

Across 19 Honda Bross vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Bross MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Bross in our data has covered around 57,910 miles.

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