MOT reliability
Honda Mt 50 sg
3,036 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3,036 Honda Mt 50 sg vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Honda Mt 50 sg has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,311 miles.
3,036
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
574
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Mt 50 sg problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Mt 50 sg MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Steering20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Mt 50 sg pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 8 | 62% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3,033), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Honda Mt 50 sg MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Mt 50 sg MOT tests:
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (2 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
Honda Mt 50 sg pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 16,176 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 6,425 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 13,305 |
| 1988 | 3 | 12 | 67% | 29,497 |
| 1987 | 7 | 30 | 70% | 20,035 |
| 1986 | 7 | 24 | 79% | 14,480 |
Honda Mt 50 sg reliability FAQ
Across 3,036 Honda Mt 50 sg vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Mt 50 sg MOT issues are:
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)).
The typical Honda Mt 50 sg in our data has covered around
18,311 miles.
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