MOT reliability
Honda Elite
6 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Honda Elite vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Honda Elite has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,356 miles.
6
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
170
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Elite problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Elite MOT tests:
-
Other94%
-
Brakes6%
Honda Elite pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Honda Elite MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Elite MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
Honda Elite pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,089 |
| 1990 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 51,225 |
| 1989 | 3 | 10 | 80% | 26,102 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,514 |
Honda Elite reliability FAQ
Across 6 Honda Elite vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Elite MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Elite in our data has covered around
23,356 miles.
Compare the Honda Elite
See how the Honda Elite stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Honda Elite
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Honda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks