MOT reliability
Honda Chopper
22 vehicles · 141 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Honda Chopper vehicles and 141 completed MOT tests, the Honda Chopper has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,268 miles.
22
Vehicles
141
MOT tests
354
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Chopper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Chopper MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Steering15%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Body & structure6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Honda Chopper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Honda Chopper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Chopper MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (20 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- no flashers fitted q plate (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- no flashers at time of test (2 times)
Honda Chopper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 14,888 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 25,670 |
| 1993 | 2 | 26 | 81% | 69,527 |
| 1992 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 45,295 |
| 1983 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
| 1980 | 4 | 17 | 76% | 26,300 |
| 1979 | 2 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 | 33 | 85% | 26,081 |
| 1976 | 3 | 19 | 79% | 3,062 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Honda Chopper reliability FAQ
Across 22 Honda Chopper vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Chopper MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Honda Chopper in our data has covered around
26,268 miles.
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