MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1987

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Pass percent:74.36%

(The average a petrol HONDA HONDA year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:1,981 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	51
Registration plate issues	49
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	25
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
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\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Offside Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	51
Registration plate issues	49
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	25
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	22
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	9
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
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\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Front Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Brake pedal pivots excessively worn \|3.1.3a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Offside Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Indicator tell tale not functioning \|1.5.2\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.2.B2b\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection \|2.1.2c\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1987

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