MOT reliability
Honda Joker
25 vehicles · 140 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Honda Joker vehicles and 140 completed MOT tests, the Honda Joker has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,007 miles.
25
Vehicles
140
MOT tests
766
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Joker problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Joker MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Brakes5%
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Steering5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Honda Joker pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 14 | 64% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 10 | 14 | 64% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 9 | 67% |
| 17 | 7 | 86% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Honda Joker MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Joker MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Nail in rear tyre (3 times)
- Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (3 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
Honda Joker pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 5,529 |
| 2003 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 21,198 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 12,999 |
| 2001 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 9,946 |
| 2000 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 15,153 |
| 1999 | 5 | 30 | 90% | 16,899 |
| 1998 | 7 | 35 | 80% | 13,071 |
| 1997 | 4 | 24 | 71% | 11,246 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 4,329 |
Honda Joker reliability FAQ
Across 25 Honda Joker vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Joker MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)).
The typical Honda Joker in our data has covered around
13,007 miles.
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