HONDA H100S-J
Pass rate over time
The H100S-J's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.6 points since 2006, 71.2% to 67.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage H100S-J passes first time 85.3% of the time; by 30k that's 59.4%.
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 H100S-J
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
77 | 39.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
43 | 22.3 |
| brakes |
|
24 | 12.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
24 | 12.4 |
| body and structure |
|
10 | 5.2 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 3.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 2.1 |
| wheels |
|
3 | 1.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 0.5 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 0.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the H100S-J beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA C90, HONDA CG125).
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 H100S-J.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1991 (83.0% pass). Weakest: 1990 (69.8%).
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.