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MOT reliability

Honda V twin

3 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Honda V twin vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Honda V twin has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,215 miles.

3
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
440
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda V twin problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda V twin MOT tests:

  • Other47%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes14%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Honda V twin pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
7250%
82100%
91100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
192100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Honda V twin MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda V twin MOT tests:

  1. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  4. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  5. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Central Front Tachometer clock not secure/loose (2 times)
  10. Front Tyre has cracking in the tread (2 times)
  11. Handlebar deformed but serviceable Handlebars/risers twisted towards O/S (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Honda V twin pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 5 80% 12,792
1998 1 17 100% 14,518
1987 1 26 62% 63,336

Honda V twin reliability FAQ

Across 3 Honda V twin vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda V twin MOT issues are: Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).

The typical Honda V twin in our data has covered around 30,215 miles.

Compare the Honda V twin

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