Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA SCV100F-E
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 SCV100F-E's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (75.9% → 75.0%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SCV100F-E passes first time 74.2% of the time; by 30k that's 58.8%.
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 SCV100F-E
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
130 | 27 | 3.1× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
120 | 24.9 | 2.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
91 | 18.9 | 4.1× |
| brakes |
|
84 | 17.5 | 1.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 3.1 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
11 | 2.3 | 1.0× |
| body and structure |
|
8 | 1.7 | 1.7× |
| tyres |
|
8 | 1.7 | 0.9× |
| steering |
|
8 | 1.7 | 1.2× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
6 | 1.2 | 6.5× |
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 SCV100F-E beats 1 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 SCV100F-E.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2003 (74.5%). Lowest: 2004 (68.3%). Every SCV100F-E 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 SCV100F-E FAQ
Is the HONDA SCV100F-E reliable?
The HONDA SCV100F-E is less reliable than average for its class: 71.1% of its 998 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4652 of 5428 models.
What does a SCV100F-E fail its MOT on most?
steering and suspension: 27% of all defects recorded against failed SCV100F-E tests.
What is the best year of SCV100F-E to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2003-registered examples do best (74.5%) and 2004 worst (68.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a SCV100F-E last?
The median SCV100F-E shows 9,124 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 58.8% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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