Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Kymco Venox vs Honda Forza 300/350
The Honda Forza 300/350 passes its MOT first time more often than the Kymco Venox: 89.6% vs 76.7%, a 12.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Kymco Venox | Honda Forza 300/350 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 76.7% | 89.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 14.4% | 7.3% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -9.7 pts | +2.6 pts |
| Engine size | 249cc | 279cc |
| Rank among all models | #4096 of 5428 | #1077 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 10,824 | 9,648 |
| MOT tests analysed | 550 | 10,821 |
| Most common failure | steering and suspension | brakes |
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 | Kymco Venox | Honda Forza 300/350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering & suspension | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Brakes | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Lights & signalling | 4.7% | 1.7% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Drive system | 2.9% | 0% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Structure & body | 0.9% | 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 mileage
| Mileage | Kymco Venox | Honda Forza 300/350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 81.1% | 94.2% |
| 10k-20k miles | 78.4% | 87.6% |
| 20k-30k miles | 66.7% | 81.3% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Kymco Venox vs Honda Forza 300/350 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Kymco Venox or the Honda Forza 300/350?
The Honda Forza 300/350 passes its MOT first time more often than the Kymco Venox: 89.6% vs 76.7%, a 12.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda Forza 300/350 still comes out ahead: -9.7 points vs comparable bikes for the Kymco Venox, +2.6 for the Honda Forza 300/350. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Kymco Venox fail its MOT on most?
Steering & suspension: 6.5% of Kymco Venox MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (4.7%).
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%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Kymco Venox or the Honda Forza 300/350?
At 20k-30k miles the Honda Forza 300/350 passes first time more often: 66.7% for the Kymco Venox vs 81.3% for the Honda Forza 300/350.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.