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MOT reliability

Honda Ss 50

21 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 21 Honda Ss 50 vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Honda Ss 50 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,467 miles.

21
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
2,886
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Ss 50 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Ss 50 MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering4%

Honda Ss 50 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
141100%
16250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (21)

Most common Honda Ss 50 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Ss 50 MOT tests:

  1. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
  2. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  4. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  5. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  6. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  9. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Rear brake pivot worn (1.1.15 (b)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  13. Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (1 times)
  14. Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  15. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)

Honda Ss 50 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 1 100% 43
1994 1 7 71% —
1977 5 25 76% 17,526
1976 6 12 83% 8,625
1975 2 5 80% 21,808
1974 3 16 100% 21,192
1973 2 4 100% 7,856
1970 1 2 100% 7,011

Honda Ss 50 reliability FAQ

Across 21 Honda Ss 50 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Ss 50 MOT issues are: Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).

The typical Honda Ss 50 in our data has covered around 13,467 miles.

Compare the Honda Ss 50

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