Pass rate over time
The CAMINO's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.6 points since 2005, 84.4% to 81.8%.
What fails on a CAMINO
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
76 | 31.4 | 1.0× |
| brakes |
|
52 | 21.5 | 0.7× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
31 | 12.8 | 1.0× |
| steering and suspension |
|
30 | 12.4 | 0.6× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
24 | 9.9 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
9 | 3.7 | 0.7× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 2.5 | 0.6× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
5 | 2.1 | 2.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 2.1 | 0.6× |
| driving controls |
|
4 | 1.7 | 1.5× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CAMINO beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).
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 CAMINO.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1991 (90.0% pass). Weakest: 1979 (77.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
HONDA CAMINO FAQ
Is the HONDA CAMINO reliable?
The HONDA CAMINO is more reliable than average for its class: 85.9% of its 1,135 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #2230 of 5426 models.
What does a CAMINO fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 31% of all defects recorded against failed CAMINO tests.
What is the best year of CAMINO to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 1991-registered examples do best (90.0%) and 1979 worst (77.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.