MOT reliability
Honda Sp1
26 vehicles · 280 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Honda Sp1 vehicles and 280 completed MOT tests, the Honda Sp1 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,125 miles.
26
Vehicles
280
MOT tests
761
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Sp1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Sp1 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Seatbelts & equipment16%
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Brakes12%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure2%
Honda Sp1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 15 | 80% |
| 6 | 19 | 95% |
| 7 | 17 | 88% |
| 8 | 21 | 86% |
| 9 | 17 | 76% |
| 10 | 15 | 80% |
| 11 | 23 | 78% |
| 12 | 15 | 80% |
| 13 | 11 | 91% |
| 14 | 14 | 86% |
| 15 | 15 | 87% |
| 16 | 14 | 100% |
| 17 | 10 | 100% |
| 18 | 11 | 82% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25), Other (1)
Most common Honda Sp1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Sp1 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (19 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (9 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Honda Sp1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 11,149 |
| 2003 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 13,155 |
| 2002 | 4 | 44 | 84% | 13,244 |
| 2001 | 5 | 54 | 89% | 20,061 |
| 2000 | 12 | 139 | 86% | 24,497 |
Honda Sp1 reliability FAQ
Across 26 Honda Sp1 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 Sp1 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Sp1 in our data has covered around
20,125 miles.
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