Skip to content

MOT reliability

Honda Silver wing

35 vehicles · 262 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 35 Honda Silver wing vehicles and 262 completed MOT tests, the Honda Silver wing has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,399 miles.

35
Vehicles
262
MOT tests
1,867
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Silver wing problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Silver wing MOT tests:

  • Other78%
  • Brakes19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Steering8%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Silver wing pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31587%
41794%
51883%
61979%
711100%
81471%
91090%
10888%
1110100%
121173%
139100%
14888%
156100%
16786%
17560%
181100%
191100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (34), Other (1)

Most common Honda Silver wing MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
  3. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
  9. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
  10. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
  11. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  12. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
  13. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  14. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)

Honda Silver wing pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 10 60% 25,307
2010 3 25 92% 18,519
2009 6 53 92% 19,416
2008 5 50 82% 51,799
2007 2 16 94% 17,862
2005 1 14 79% 43,915
1994 1 9 89% 18,545
1990 1 4 100% 27,882
1983 1 3 67% 72,069
1982 13 73 85% 40,663

Honda Silver wing reliability FAQ

Across 35 Honda Silver wing vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Silver wing MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Honda Silver wing in our data has covered around 35,399 miles.

Compare the Honda Silver wing

See how the Honda Silver wing stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:


Check a specific Honda Silver wing

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Honda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks