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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)TestsPass rate
21100%
3580%
43100%
5367%
6367%
72100%
82100%
92100%
102100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
142100%
153100%
161100%
171100%
182100%
192100%
201100%

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:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Passenger footpeg missing-rear box fitted (2 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  9. Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  10. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  11. Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)

Honda Wave pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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