MOT reliability
Honda Little cub
24 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Honda Little cub vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Honda Little cub has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,163 miles.
24
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
1,327
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Little cub problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Little cub MOT tests:
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Body & structure52%
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Lamps & electrical34%
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Other31%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes10%
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Steering10%
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Identification & plates3%
Honda Little cub pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24)
Most common Honda Little cub MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Little cub MOT tests:
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel adjusted (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel adjusted (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Steering operation impeded by a fairing Adjusted panels (2.1.4 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail asked to check at time of test , lubed as well (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Lower slight oil leak under engine (1 times)
Honda Little cub pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 12,879 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 17,724 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 31,413 |
| 2017 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 15,425 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 2,108 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 5,203 |
| 2008 | 3 | 6 | 100% | 6,578 |
| 2005 | 3 | 14 | 86% | 26,816 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 22,944 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 13,678 |
| 2000 | 5 | 23 | 74% | 20,228 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 9,054 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 16,908 |
Honda Little cub reliability FAQ
Across 24 Honda Little cub vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Little cub MOT issues are:
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Little cub in our data has covered around
16,163 miles.
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