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:
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Other70%
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Steering50%
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Identification & plates30%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Lamps & electrical10%
Honda Nighthawke pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass 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:
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- brake lever sharp edge (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Registration plate inscription illegible New plate fitted (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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