MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1994

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Pass percent:76.63%

(The average a petrol HONDA HONDA year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:9,651 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	379
Registration plate issues	170
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	114
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	77
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	68
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	59
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	51
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	51
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	41
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	41
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	38
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	37
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	37
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	37
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	36
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	36
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	35
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	34
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	32
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	30
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	30
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\|	30
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	29
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	27
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	21
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	21
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	19
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	17
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	12
Rear brake binding	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	10
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	10
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	10
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	9
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	9
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	7
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
An item not tested \|Manual\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	379
Registration plate issues	170
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	114
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	77
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	68
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	59
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	51
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	51
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	45
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	41
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	41
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	38
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	37
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	37
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	37
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	36
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	36
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	35
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	34
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	32
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	30
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	30
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\|	30
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	29
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	27
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	21
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	21
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	21
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	19
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	17
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	12
Rear brake binding	12
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	11
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	11
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	10
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	10
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	10
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	9
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	9
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	9
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	7
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	7
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	7
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	7
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
An item not tested \|Manual\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7

MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA HONDAs year 1994

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