MOT reliability
Honda Montesa
12 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Honda Montesa vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Honda Montesa has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 1,979 miles.
12
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
192
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Montesa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Montesa MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Brakes12%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Honda Montesa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 90% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Honda Montesa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Montesa MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (3 times)
- day time mot only (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- day bike (1 times)
- Front Tyre is unsuitable Off road use (5.2.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Missing (7.7 (c)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable Off road use (5.2.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- DAY TIME RUNNING ONLY (1 times)
- day time running only (1 times)
Honda Montesa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 2,184 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 1,569 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Honda Montesa reliability FAQ
Across 12 Honda Montesa vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Montesa MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; day time mot only; Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Honda Montesa in our data has covered around
1,979 miles.
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