Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA MBX80
79cc
Petrol
Class 1
79.4%
first-time pass rate
13.4%
failed outright
16,763
median miles at test
97
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a MBX80
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
16 | 37.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
10 | 23.3 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 14 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 9.3 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 4.7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 2.3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 2.3 |
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 MBX80 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA C90, HONDA SCV100, YAMAHA YQ100).
HONDA
C90
79.3% pass · 92.8k tests
HONDA
SCV100
70.7% pass · 31.3k tests
YAMAHA
YQ100
64.7% pass · 7,747 tests
YAMAHA
RXS100
68.0% pass · 6,955 tests
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 MBX80.