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MOT reliability

Honda Cafe racer

3 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Honda Cafe racer vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cafe racer has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,237 miles.

3
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
167
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cafe racer problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cafe racer MOT tests:

  • Other106%
  • Brakes6%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Honda Cafe racer MOT faults

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

  1. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
  2. FOR DAY LIGHT HOURS ONLY NOT TO BE USED IN REDUCED LIGHT/NIGHT TIME (2 times)
  3. Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c) (2 times)
  4. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Horn missing (1.7.1) (1 times)
  7. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
  8. One rear spoke slightly loose (1 times)
  9. no lights fitted only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility (1 times)
  10. Chain guard missing (1 times)
  11. no lights fitted at of test (1 times)
  12. no lights at time of MOT (1 times)

Honda Cafe racer pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1979 1 5 80% 13,254
1977 1 6 100% 56,436
1972 1 1 100% 23

Honda Cafe racer reliability FAQ

Across 3 Honda Cafe racer vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cafe racer MOT issues are: Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c); FOR DAY LIGHT HOURS ONLY NOT TO BE USED IN REDUCED LIGHT/NIGHT TIME; Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c).

The typical Honda Cafe racer in our data has covered around 23,237 miles.

Compare the Honda Cafe racer

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