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MOT reliability

Honda K4

9 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Honda K4 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Honda K4 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,743 miles.

9
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
373
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda K4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda K4 MOT tests:

  • Other171%
  • Brakes29%
  • Steering21%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%

Honda K4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Honda K4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda K4 MOT tests:

  1. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  4. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  5. No lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
  6. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  7. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  8. Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  9. Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
  12. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  13. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) (1 times)
  15. Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)

Honda K4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 3 100% 43,741
1974 1 7 71% 16,225
1973 4 8 100% 40,368
1972 2 6 83% 44,496
1968 1 20 60% 28,008

Honda K4 reliability FAQ

Across 9 Honda K4 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda K4 MOT issues are: Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6).

The typical Honda K4 in our data has covered around 36,743 miles.

Compare the Honda K4

See how the Honda K4 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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