MOT reliability
Honda C50 super cub
3 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda C50 super cub vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Honda C50 super cub has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,499 miles.
3
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda C50 super cub problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda C50 super cub MOT tests:
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Body & structure38%
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Lamps & electrical25%
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Steering25%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Brakes12%
Honda C50 super cub pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda C50 super cub MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda C50 super cub MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose Set at test (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Been asked to replace after test (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators stop flashing when engine revs build (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn stops working when engine revs build up (7.7 (c)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal insecure rear brake connecting rod not in the position it should be and likely to detatch from brake arm (1.1.2 (e) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Honda C50 super cub pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 18,703 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 14,596 |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 28,199 |
Honda C50 super cub reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda C50 super cub vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda C50 super cub MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose Set at test (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Been asked to replace after test (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Honda C50 super cub in our data has covered around
20,499 miles.
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