MOT reliability
Honda Motorcycle
25 vehicles · 109 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Honda Motorcycle vehicles and 109 completed MOT tests, the Honda Motorcycle has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,265 miles.
25
Vehicles
109
MOT tests
803
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Motorcycle problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Motorcycle MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering16%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Brakes2%
Honda Motorcycle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21), Other (4)
Most common Honda Motorcycle MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Motorcycle MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nail in front tyre (2 times)
Honda Motorcycle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 32,460 |
| 2003 | 2 | 25 | 80% | 10,913 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 28,678 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 25,141 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 38 |
| 1996 | 3 | 11 | 91% | 42,521 |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 31,512 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 34,863 |
| 1986 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 14,277 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 7,629 |
| 1979 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 17,272 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,455 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,366 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10 |
Honda Motorcycle reliability FAQ
Across 25 Honda Motorcycle vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Motorcycle MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).
The typical Honda Motorcycle in our data has covered around
23,265 miles.
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