MOT reliability
Honda Vlx 400
4 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Honda Vlx 400 vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vlx 400 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,737 miles.
4
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
531
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vlx 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vlx 400 MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Steering11%
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Brakes9%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Honda Vlx 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Other (1)
Most common Honda Vlx 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vlx 400 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Mudguard very Close to Front tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
Honda Vlx 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 7,177 |
| 2001 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 33,872 |
Honda Vlx 400 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Honda Vlx 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vlx 400 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Vlx 400 in our data has covered around
23,737 miles.
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