Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Honda Monkey vs Peugeot Vivacity
The Honda Monkey passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 90.9% vs 70.4%, a 20.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Honda Monkey | Peugeot Vivacity |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 90.9% | 70.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.7% | 21.7% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +11.6 pts | -0.9 pts |
| Engine size | 49cc | 49cc |
| Rank among all models | #705 of 5428 | #4699 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 1,802 | 11,162 |
| MOT tests analysed | 811 | 29,731 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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 Monkey | Peugeot Vivacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 2.6% | 11.5% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.2% | 10.5% |
| Brakes | 0.6% | 8.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Structure & body | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Drive system | 0.2% | 0.0% |
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 Monkey | Peugeot Vivacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 94.3% | 68.7% |
| 2016 | 96.9% | 67.8% |
| 2017 | 79.0% | 71.8% |
| 2018 | 95.6% | 74.1% |
| 2019 | 93.9% | 72.0% |
| 2021 | 93.9% | 73.6% |
| 2022 | 90.0% | 71.4% |
| 2025 | 100.0% | 73.2% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Honda Monkey vs Peugeot Vivacity FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Honda Monkey or the Peugeot Vivacity?
The Honda Monkey passes its MOT first time more often than the Peugeot Vivacity: 90.9% vs 70.4%, a 20.5-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda Monkey still comes out ahead: +11.6 points vs comparable bikes for the Honda Monkey, -0.9 for the Peugeot Vivacity. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Honda Monkey fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 2.6% of Honda Monkey MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.2%).
What does the Peugeot Vivacity fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 11.5% of Peugeot Vivacity MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (10.5%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.