MOT reliability
Honda Sl 230
20 vehicles · 253 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Honda Sl 230 vehicles and 253 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sl 230 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,940 miles.
20
Vehicles
253
MOT tests
703
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sl 230 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sl 230 MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Body & structure12%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Honda Sl 230 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 8 | 100% |
| 3 | 10 | 90% |
| 4 | 12 | 83% |
| 5 | 11 | 100% |
| 6 | 11 | 91% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 17 | 76% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 14 | 71% |
| 11 | 14 | 86% |
| 12 | 12 | 83% |
| 13 | 12 | 83% |
| 14 | 11 | 91% |
| 15 | 12 | 83% |
| 16 | 14 | 79% |
| 17 | 10 | 80% |
| 18 | 11 | 82% |
| 19 | 11 | 82% |
| 20 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20)
Most common Honda Sl 230 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sl 230 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Front brake binding slightly (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Honda Sl 230 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 9,255 |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 14,033 |
| 2005 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 28,916 |
| 2004 | 6 | 68 | 96% | 16,398 |
| 2003 | 2 | 35 | 91% | 40,847 |
| 2002 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 41,984 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 20,593 |
| 1999 | 3 | 29 | 90% | 21,740 |
| 1998 | 3 | 48 | 81% | 25,258 |
Honda Sl 230 reliability FAQ
Across 20 Honda Sl 230 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Sl 230 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Honda Sl 230 in our data has covered around
22,940 miles.
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