MOT reliability
Honda Sl
80 vehicles · 243 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 80 Honda Sl vehicles and 243 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sl has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,262 miles.
80
Vehicles
243
MOT tests
534
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sl MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes5%
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Body & structure4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates1%
Honda Sl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 89% |
| 2 | 7 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 8 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (80)
Most common Honda Sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sl MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- No indicators fitted (2 times)
- Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (2 times)
Honda Sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 2,448 |
| 2019 | 4 | 9 | 89% | 10,126 |
| 2018 | 13 | 21 | 86% | 7,783 |
| 2017 | 10 | 11 | 100% | 7,492 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 6,268 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 7,076 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 2,432 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 65,488 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5,119 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 24,108 |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 | 100% | 10,226 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 37,729 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 12,795 |
| 1999 | 5 | 43 | 93% | 15,186 |
| 1998 | 2 | 20 | 90% | 18,482 |
| 1997 | 4 | 35 | 86% | 30,450 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 1,830 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 2,582 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 74,484 |
| 1975 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 10,557 |
| 1974 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 8,081 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 4,989 |
| 1972 | 4 | 6 | 67% | 5,159 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 | 100% | 6,768 |
| 1970 | 2 | 3 | 33% | 6,206 |
| 1969 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 300 |
Honda Sl reliability FAQ
Across 80 Honda Sl vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Sl MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Honda Sl in our data has covered around
11,262 miles.
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