MOT reliability
Honda Vlx400
5 vehicles · 63 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Honda Vlx400 vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vlx400 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,029 miles.
5
Vehicles
63
MOT tests
1,253
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vlx400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vlx400 MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
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Steering9%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Honda Vlx400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Honda Vlx400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vlx400 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy. (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Headlamp light intensity reduced Headlight not very bright. (4.1.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Front no front mudguard fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
Honda Vlx400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 29,171 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 31,329 |
| 1998 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 24,649 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 6,702 |
| 1994 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 8,297 |
Honda Vlx400 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Honda Vlx400 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vlx400 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy. (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Honda Vlx400 in our data has covered around
20,029 miles.
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