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2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Fmx 650-5 models manufactured in 2005, based on 585 real MOT test results.

82.2%
Pass Rate
17.8%
Fail Rate
585
Total Tests
11,514
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 MOT Analysis

The 2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 has an MOT pass rate of 82.2% based on 585 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,514 miles on the odometer. With a 17.8% failure rate, the 2005 Fmx 650-5 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 is Motorcycle steering, responsible for 0.2% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Fmx 650-5 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle steering 0.2%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.2%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 0.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Steering0.2%1
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.2%1
3Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.2%1
4Motorcycle Brakes0.2%1
5Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 11,514 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle steering0.15% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.15% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.15% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.15% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors0.15% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle steering0.150.2%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.150.2%1
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.150.2%1
Motorcycle brakes0.150.2%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.150.2%1

Mileage Statistics

11,514
Mean
9,349
Median
3,698
25th Percentile
12,956
75th Percentile
15.46% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 has an MOT pass rate of 82.2% based on 585 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,514 miles on the odometer. With a 17.8% failure rate, the 2005 Fmx 650-5 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Honda Fmx 650-5, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 11,514 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle steering — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2005 Honda Fmx 650-5 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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