Model report · 2005–2025
HONDA STEED
400cc
Petrol
Class 2
82.4%
first-time pass rate
9.7%
failed outright
27,499
median miles at test
165
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the STEED's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage STEED passes first time 89.5% of the time; by 40k that's 73.3%.
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 STEED
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 24.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 21.2 |
| brakes |
|
7 | 21.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 9.1 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 9.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 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 STEED beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, SUZUKI GS500, SUZUKI AN400).
KAWASAKI
ER5
77.4% pass · 53.1k tests
SUZUKI
GS500
76.4% pass · 44.9k tests
SUZUKI
AN400
86.2% pass · 27.1k tests
SUZUKI
DR-Z400S
80.4% pass · 26.8k 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 STEED.