MOT reliability
Honda Magna
257 vehicles · 2,401 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 257 Honda Magna vehicles and 2,401 completed MOT tests, the Honda Magna has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,490 miles.
257
Vehicles
2,401
MOT tests
882
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Magna problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Magna MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Steering14%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Honda Magna pass rate by age
How the Honda Magna's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 8 | 62% |
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 12 | 92% |
| 8 | 13 | 85% |
| 9 | 26 | 85% |
| 10 | 32 | 84% |
| 11 | 40 | 90% |
| 12 | 55 | 87% |
| 13 | 50 | 88% |
| 14 | 56 | 80% |
| 15 | 55 | 80% |
| 16 | 63 | 81% |
| 17 | 51 | 88% |
| 18 | 69 | 84% |
| 19 | 84 | 87% |
| 20 | 108 | 87% |
Fuel types: Petrol (257)
Most common Honda Magna MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Magna MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (72 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (63 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (38 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (38 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (35 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (30 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (28 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (27 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (23 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (21 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (20 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (19 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (15 times)
Honda Magna pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1,167 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 42,866 |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 33,530 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 20,205 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 8,704 |
| 2004 | 2 | 28 | 82% | 33,443 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 4,452 |
| 2000 | 4 | 47 | 81% | 18,094 |
| 1999 | 5 | 72 | 86% | 18,312 |
| 1998 | 5 | 42 | 93% | 18,340 |
| 1997 | 14 | 156 | 85% | 33,147 |
| 1996 | 13 | 167 | 85% | 36,537 |
| 1995 | 15 | 142 | 91% | 18,997 |
| 1994 | 23 | 239 | 87% | 25,733 |
| 1993 | 7 | 68 | 81% | 36,457 |
| 1991 | 2 | 17 | 65% | 25,332 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 43,265 |
| 1989 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 29,680 |
| 1988 | 9 | 106 | 87% | 30,991 |
| 1987 | 32 | 290 | 84% | 27,524 |
| 1986 | 22 | 171 | 87% | 27,676 |
| 1985 | 40 | 329 | 80% | 31,494 |
| 1984 | 29 | 292 | 80% | 40,543 |
| 1983 | 10 | 52 | 73% | 46,311 |
| 1982 | 15 | 118 | 81% | 32,469 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 33,267 |
Honda Magna reliability FAQ
Across 257 Honda Magna vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Magna MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Magna in our data has covered around
30,490 miles.
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