Honda Msx
MotorcycleFrom 4,154 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Msxs fare better: 2021 models pass at 88.4% vs 82.1% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, caused 52 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.
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 52 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 47 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 43 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 41 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 38 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 36 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 35 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 34 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 34 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 21 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.4% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2020 | 86.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2019 | 87.2% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2018 | 85.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
4 earlier years
| 2017 | 80.3% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2016 | 82.1% | a footrest missing or insecure, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 81.6% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2014 | 87% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all Msxs tested had between 4,313 and 18,358 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,550 median miles, the Msx has 0.163 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 Msx MOT pass rate?
The Honda Msx has a 84.4% MOT pass rate based on 4,154 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Msx?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Msx is lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Msx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Msx is 9,550 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,313 and 18,358 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.