Honda Z 50

Based on 184 Honda Z 50 vehicles and 369 completed MOT tests, the Honda Z 50 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,783 miles.

Honda Z 50 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Z 50 MOT tests:

• Other38%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
• Lamps & electrical15%
• Steering13%
• Brakes9%
• Body & structure6%
• Emissions & nuisance5%
• Seatbelts & equipment4%

Honda Z 50 pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (184)

Most common Honda Z 50 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Z 50 MOT tests:

1. Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (8 times)
2. Chain guard missing (6 times)
3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
4. Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (6 times)
5. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
6. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
9. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
11. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
12. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
13. Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
14. no lights fitted at time of test daytime use only (2 times)
15. Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)

Honda Z 50 pass rate by registration year

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