MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1991

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Pass percent:73.52%

(The average a petrol HONDA HONDA year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:4,622 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	215
Registration plate issues	92
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	51
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	50
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	49
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	36
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	34
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	29
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	29
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	28
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	28
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	24
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	24
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	20
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	20
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	19
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	15
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
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\|	8
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	215
Registration plate issues	92
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	51
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	50
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	49
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	36
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	34
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	29
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	29
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	28
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	28
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	24
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	24
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	20
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	20
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	19
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	19
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	15
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
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\|	8
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	7
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	5
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1991

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