Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda Forza 300/350 vs Lambretta GP200
The Honda Forza 300/350 passes its MOT first time more often than the Lambretta GP200: 89.6% vs 87.8%, a 1.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda Forza 300/350 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 89.6% | 87.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +2.6 pts | +3.8 pts |
| Engine size | 279cc | 198cc |
| Rank among all models | #1077 of 5428 | #1669 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 9,648 | 2,296 |
| MOT tests analysed | 10,821 | 19,922 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Honda Forza 300/350 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Lights & signalling | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Structure & body | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.0% | 0.4% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Honda Forza 300/350 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 87.4% | 91.7% |
| 2019 | 88.4% | 90.2% |
| 2020 | 87.6% | 90.9% |
| 2021 | 88.2% | 93.2% |
| 2022 | 90.5% | 90.5% |
| 2023 | 89.2% | 91.9% |
| 2024 | 90.2% | 91.9% |
| 2025 | 91.8% | 92.9% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Honda Forza 300/350 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 94.2% | 87.6% |
| 10k-20k miles | 87.6% | 87.9% |
| 20k-30k miles | 81.3% | 90.8% |
| 30k-40k miles | 82.1% | 90.3% |
| 40k-50k miles | 83.2% | 96.3% |
| 50k-60k miles | 79.1% | 90.5% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Honda Forza 300/350 vs Lambretta GP200 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda Forza 300/350 or the Lambretta GP200?
The Honda Forza 300/350 passes its MOT first time more often than the Lambretta GP200: 89.6% vs 87.8%, a 1.8-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Lambretta GP200 still comes out ahead: +2.6 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda Forza 300/350, +3.8 for the Lambretta GP200. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda Forza 300/350 fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 3.4% of Honda Forza 300/350 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (2.6%).
What does the Lambretta GP200 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.5% of Lambretta GP200 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.5%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Honda Forza 300/350 or the Lambretta GP200?
At 50k-60k miles the Lambretta GP200 passes first time more often: 79.1% for the Honda Forza 300/350 vs 90.5% for the Lambretta GP200.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.