HONDA MOTOR CYCLE

648cc Petrol Class 2

87.9%

first-time pass rate

5.6%

failed outright

19,677

median miles at test

198

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the MOTOR CYCLE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage MOTOR CYCLE passes first time 90.2% of the time; by 20k that's 85.5%.

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 MOTOR CYCLE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	5	20.8
steering and suspension	5	20.8
brakes	4	16.7
lamps and reflectors	3	12.5
drive system	3	12.5
tyres and wheels	3	12.5
driving controls	1	4.2

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 MOTOR CYCLE beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 MOTOR CYCLE.