MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1981

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Pass percent:77.76%

(The average a petrol HONDA HONDA year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:4,919 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	177
Registration plate issues	58
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	37
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	37
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	31
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	24
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	23
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	22
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	20
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	18
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	17
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	14
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	14
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	13
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	13
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	13
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	8
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	8
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	7
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	4
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	177
Registration plate issues	58
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	37
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	37
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	31
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	26
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	24
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	23
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	22
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	20
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	18
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	17
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	17
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	14
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	14
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	13
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	13
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	13
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	12
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	10
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	9
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	9
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	8
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	8
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	7
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	6
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	5
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	4
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	4
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1981

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