Honda Zoomer
MotorcycleFrom 214 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre and brake control has insufficient reserve travel. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 5 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1 |
| lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zoomers tested had between 4,701 and 16,875 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,799 median miles, the Zoomer has 0.13 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 Zoomer MOT pass rate?
The Honda Zoomer has a 86% MOT pass rate based on 214 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Zoomer?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Zoomer is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Zoomer at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Zoomer is 10,799 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,701 and 16,875 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.