MOT reliability
Honda Wave
8 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Honda Wave vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Honda Wave has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,522 miles.
8
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
3,933
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Wave problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Wave MOT tests:
-
Other90%
-
Lamps & electrical10%
Honda Wave pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (1)
Most common Honda Wave MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Wave MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Passenger footpeg missing-rear box fitted (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
Honda Wave pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 31,726 |
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 47,624 |
| 2007 | 2 | 15 | 100% | 30,209 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 139 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 4,814 |
Honda Wave reliability FAQ
Across 8 Honda Wave vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Wave MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Passenger footpeg missing-rear box fitted; Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Honda Wave in our data has covered around
28,522 miles.
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