Honda St
MotorcycleFrom 328 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake control has insufficient reserve travel, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, brake control has insufficient reserve travel, caused 3 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 control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| any braking system component insecure or inadequately mounted | 1 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sts tested had between 9,354 and 47,909 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,758 median miles, the St has 0.019 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 St MOT pass rate?
The Honda St has a 95.4% MOT pass rate based on 328 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda St?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda St is brake control has insufficient reserve travel, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda St at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda St is 23,758 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,354 and 47,909 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.