Honda Crf
MotorcycleFrom 8,291 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a wheel bearing with excessive play and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 42 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 shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 42 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 39 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 28 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 23 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 21 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 18 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 16 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.4% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 95% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2018 | 92.3% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2017 | 93.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
4 earlier years
| 2016 | 91.7% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2015 | 88% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2014 | 87% | a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2013 | 94.6% | a wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted, an unsuitable tyre fitted |
Typical mileage
Half of all Crfs tested had between 4,376 and 16,255 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,821 median miles, the Crf has 0.077 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 Crf MOT pass rate?
The Honda Crf has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 8,291 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Crf?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Crf is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 42 failures. Other common issues include a wheel bearing with excessive play.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Crf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Crf is 9,821 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,376 and 16,255 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.