MOT reliability
Honda Scooter
16 vehicles · 115 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Honda Scooter vehicles and 115 completed MOT tests, the Honda Scooter has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,205 miles.
16
Vehicles
115
MOT tests
565
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Scooter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Scooter MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Brakes12%
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Steering12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Honda Scooter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Honda Scooter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Scooter MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- oil leaks (2 times)
- Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
Honda Scooter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 49 | 92% | 9,915 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 20,474 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 13,423 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 25,591 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 12,482 |
| 1993 | 3 | 26 | 85% | 16,631 |
| 1987 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 35,241 |
| 1967 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 2,712 |
Honda Scooter reliability FAQ
Across 16 Honda Scooter vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Scooter MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Honda Scooter in our data has covered around
15,205 miles.
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