MOT reliability
Honda Mb5
14 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Honda Mb5 vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Honda Mb5 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,217 miles.
14
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
341
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Mb5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Mb5 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Lamps & electrical21%
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Steering11%
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Brakes11%
Honda Mb5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Honda Mb5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Mb5 MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Honda Mb5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 59,325 |
| 1982 | 5 | 34 | 82% | 8,363 |
| 1981 | 4 | 21 | 76% | 13,126 |
| 1980 | 4 | 23 | 96% | 11,349 |
Honda Mb5 reliability FAQ
Across 14 Honda Mb5 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Mb5 MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b).
The typical Honda Mb5 in our data has covered around
14,217 miles.
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