MOT reliability
Honda Vlx
30 vehicles · 292 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 30 Honda Vlx vehicles and 292 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vlx has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,578 miles.
30
Vehicles
292
MOT tests
1,496
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vlx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vlx MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Body & structure11%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Honda Vlx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 10 | 90% |
| 12 | 18 | 83% |
| 13 | 18 | 67% |
| 14 | 18 | 72% |
| 15 | 13 | 85% |
| 16 | 14 | 86% |
| 17 | 16 | 88% |
| 18 | 11 | 91% |
| 19 | 10 | 70% |
| 20 | 11 | 91% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29), Other (1)
Most common Honda Vlx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vlx MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
Honda Vlx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 38,997 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 14,951 |
| 2001 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 50,742 |
| 2000 | 3 | 38 | 82% | 24,246 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 34,696 |
| 1998 | 3 | 16 | 88% | 29,172 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,804 |
| 1995 | 4 | 33 | 88% | 19,135 |
| 1994 | 5 | 47 | 85% | 27,827 |
| 1993 | 5 | 32 | 91% | 18,950 |
| 1992 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 7,338 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 29,640 |
| 1988 | 2 | 36 | 92% | 27,559 |
Honda Vlx reliability FAQ
Across 30 Honda Vlx vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vlx MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Honda Vlx in our data has covered around
25,578 miles.
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