Honda Fjs600
MotorcycleFrom 514 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 10 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 10 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 4 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 3 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40% of failures are serious: 40% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
Typical mileage
Half of all Fjs600s tested had between 16,697 and 37,701 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,979 median miles, the Fjs600 has 0.056 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 Fjs600 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Fjs600 has a 83.9% MOT pass rate based on 514 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Fjs600?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Fjs600 is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Fjs600 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Fjs600 is 28,979 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,697 and 37,701 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.