Honda Afs
MotorcycleFrom 268 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 8.8% of Afs failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £58.
Typical mileage
Half of all Afss tested had between 4,183 and 18,898 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,928 median miles, the Afs has 0.213 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Afs MOT pass rate?
The Honda Afs has a 81% MOT pass rate based on 268 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Afs?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Afs is a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Afs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Afs is 8,928 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,183 and 18,898 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.