BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
Model report · 2005–2025

HONDA 70

72cc Petrol Class 1
84.8%
first-time pass rate
10.6%
failed outright
7,491
median miles at test
132
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a 70

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lighting and signalling
10 50
body and structure
3 15
reg plates and vin
2 10
steering and suspension
2 10
brakes
1 5
audible warning (Horn)
1 5
tyres and wheels
1 5

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 70 beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA C90).

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 70.