MOT reliability
Honda V65
24 vehicles · 197 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Honda V65 vehicles and 197 completed MOT tests, the Honda V65 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,828 miles.
24
Vehicles
197
MOT tests
827
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda V65 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda V65 MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Steering21%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Honda V65 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24)
Most common Honda V65 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda V65 MOT tests:
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (8 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 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) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
Honda V65 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 16,517 |
| 2002 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 75,694 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 9,015 |
| 1986 | 3 | 20 | 75% | 39,043 |
| 1985 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 63,539 |
| 1984 | 8 | 71 | 75% | 43,510 |
| 1983 | 7 | 65 | 86% | 41,648 |
Honda V65 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Honda V65 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda V65 MOT issues are:
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda V65 in our data has covered around
42,828 miles.
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