HONDA Vision 110
Pass rate over time
The Vision 110's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.0 points since 2014, 84.7% to 75.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage Vision 110 passes first time 88.0% of the time; by 50k that's 70.2%.
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 Vision 110
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4,523 | 30.2 | 3.8× |
| brakes |
|
4,300 | 28.7 | 1.3× |
| tyres |
|
1,880 | 12.5 | 4.8× |
| suspension |
|
1,811 | 12.1 | 3.8× |
| steering |
|
973 | 6.5 | 4.1× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
434 | 2.9 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
321 | 2.1 | 0.9× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
320 | 2.1 | 0.3× |
| steering and suspension |
|
290 | 1.9 | 0.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
148 | 1 | 1.2× |
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 Vision 110 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125).
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 Vision 110.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2023 (81.9% pass). Weakest: 2015 (74.6%).
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 Vision 110 FAQ
Is the HONDA Vision 110 reliable?
The HONDA Vision 110 is more reliable than average for its class: 78.2% of its 50,609 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #3881 of 5426 models.
What does a Vision 110 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 30% of all defects recorded against failed Vision 110 tests.
What is the best year of Vision 110 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2023-registered examples do best (81.9%) and 2015 worst (74.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a Vision 110 last?
The median Vision 110 shows 20,360 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 70.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.