Pass rate over time
The CTX's first-time pass rate has risen 2.9 points since 2017, 94.1% to 97.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CTX passes first time 97.5% of the time; by 20k that's 91.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CTX
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 45 | 0.2× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 45 | 1.7× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 5 | — |
| suspension |
|
1 | 5 | 0.2× |
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 CTX beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 CTX.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2014 (95.8% pass). Weakest: 2015 (95.5%).
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 CTX FAQ
Is the HONDA CTX reliable?
The HONDA CTX is more reliable than average for its class: 95.8% of its 590 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #32 of 5426 models.
What does a CTX fail its MOT on most?
brakes — 45% of all defects recorded against failed CTX tests.
How many miles will a CTX last?
The median CTX shows 10,304 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 91.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.