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MOT reliability

Honda Nighthawke

3 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Honda Nighthawke vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Honda Nighthawke has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,845 miles.

3
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
1,284
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Nighthawke problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Nighthawke MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Steering50%
  • Identification & plates30%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%

Honda Nighthawke pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Honda Nighthawke MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Nighthawke MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  3. brake lever sharp edge (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  5. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  6. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  8. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  10. Registration plate inscription illegible New plate fitted (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
  11. Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  12. Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)

Honda Nighthawke pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 1 100% 42,680
1982 2 26 73% 23,428

Honda Nighthawke reliability FAQ

Across 3 Honda Nighthawke vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Nighthawke MOT issues are: Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); brake lever sharp edge.

The typical Honda Nighthawke in our data has covered around 29,845 miles.

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