Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA SCV 100 F-5
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The SCV 100 F-5's first-time pass rate has risen 9.1 points since 2008, 68.3% to 77.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SCV 100 F-5 passes first time 72.8% of the time; by 30k that's 62.2%.
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 SCV 100 F-5
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
212 | 25.1 | 1.8× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
173 | 20.5 | 3.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
170 | 20.2 | 2.3× |
| brakes |
|
146 | 17.3 | 1.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
54 | 6.4 | 1.1× |
| tyres |
|
25 | 3 | 1.7× |
| suspension |
|
22 | 2.6 | 1.3× |
| steering |
|
17 | 2 | 1.9× |
| body and structure |
|
14 | 1.7 | 1.5× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
10 | 1.2 | 0.5× |
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 SCV 100 F-5 beats 0 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 SCV 100 F-5.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2006 (71.0%). Lowest: 2005 (68.8%). Every SCV 100 F-5 year compared →
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 SCV 100 F-5 FAQ
Is the HONDA SCV 100 F-5 reliable?
The HONDA SCV 100 F-5 is less reliable than average for its class: 70.3% of its 1,924 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4706 of 5428 models.
What does a SCV 100 F-5 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling: 25% of all defects recorded against failed SCV 100 F-5 tests.
What is the best year of SCV 100 F-5 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (71.0%) and 2005 worst (68.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a SCV 100 F-5 last?
The median SCV 100 F-5 shows 8,694 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 62.2% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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