MOT reliability
Honda C 50
25 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Honda C 50 vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Honda C 50 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,387 miles.
25
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
519
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda C 50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda C 50 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Steering13%
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Body & structure6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda C 50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 0% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24), Other (1)
Most common Honda C 50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda C 50 MOT tests:
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (8 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Bike presented for test without chain guard fitted. (2 times)
- Rear frame/mudguard structure, at early stages of corrosion (2 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (1 times)
Honda C 50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 17,703 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 9,272 |
| 1981 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 11,485 |
| 1980 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 17,357 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 1,024 |
| 1978 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 21,816 |
| 1976 | 4 | 13 | 92% | 7,423 |
| 1975 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 7,913 |
| 1973 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 7,353 |
| 1972 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 13,441 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,822 |
| 1968 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 17,027 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 8,411 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,511 |
Honda C 50 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Honda C 50 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda C 50 MOT issues are:
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c).
The typical Honda C 50 in our data has covered around
10,387 miles.
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