MOT reliability

Honda Dominator

Q: Is the Honda Dominator reliable?

Across 161 Honda Dominator vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Honda Dominator in our data has covered around 31,995 miles.

161 vehicles · 1,390 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 161 Honda Dominator vehicles and 1,390 completed MOT tests, the Honda Dominator has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,995 miles.

161

Vehicles

1,390

MOT tests

868

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Dominator problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Dominator MOT tests:

Other88%
Brakes10%
Steering9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Lamps & electrical5%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Honda Dominator pass rate by age

How the Honda Dominator's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	3	100%
3	2	100%
4	7	71%
5	11	73%
6	12	83%
7	23	74%
8	28	82%
9	47	70%
10	61	84%
11	66	80%
12	72	78%
13	64	80%
14	60	85%
15	61	84%
16	72	75%
17	66	83%
18	77	83%
19	67	75%
20	65	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (157), Other (4)

Most common Honda Dominator MOT faults

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (26 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (21 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (21 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (21 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (20 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (19 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (18 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (18 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (18 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (17 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (16 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (15 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (14 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (12 times)

Honda Dominator pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2013	1	4	75%	49,507
2007	1	3	67%	19,187
2006	1	9	56%	8,798
2004	2	8	75%	33,367
2003	1	2	100%	42,180
2002	3	25	84%	32,260
2001	5	53	85%	42,321
2000	5	71	87%	17,186
1999	10	82	79%	34,257
1998	6	49	80%	44,061
1997	13	113	82%	31,224
1996	38	340	79%	27,488
1995	14	139	87%	41,034
1994	11	97	81%	26,405
1993	6	38	79%	19,647
1992	6	67	85%	37,814
1991	5	64	83%	41,948
1990	7	48	79%	23,245
1989	12	99	88%	34,627
1988	10	66	88%	31,760

Honda Dominator reliability FAQ

Across 161 Honda Dominator vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Dominator MOT issues are: Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Dominator in our data has covered around 31,995 miles.

Compare the Honda Dominator

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