MOT reliability
Honda Lifan
3 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Lifan vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Honda Lifan has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,179 miles.
3
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
2,515
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Lifan problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Lifan MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Steering47%
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Brakes12%
Honda Lifan pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 40% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)
Most common Honda Lifan MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Lifan MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
- Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (1 times)
- Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a) (1 times)
- Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
Honda Lifan pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 13,523 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 16,534 |
Honda Lifan reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Lifan vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Lifan MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1); Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b).
The typical Honda Lifan in our data has covered around
10,179 miles.
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