Honda Glr MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 25,999 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 18.5%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Honda Glr MOT Reliability Overview
The Honda Glr is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 25,999 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.5% and a failure rate of 18.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Honda Glr earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Honda Glr presents for MOT with approximately 11,265 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2021 models achieve the highest pass rate at 84.2%, while 2015 models have the lowest at 79.0%. This 5.2 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Honda Glr is Motorcycle structure and attachments, affecting 13.5% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors at 8.7%. Motorcycle tyres rounds out the top three at 7.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
Based on MOT data, 2019 models have the highest pass rate at 83.3%.
Based on 2024 MOT test results only — the most recent data available. "Built" = year of manufacture. Cars need their first MOT at 3 years old, so the newest cars shown are from ~3 years ago.
Bar chart showing pass rate by manufacture year from 2015 to 2020
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 5 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Honda Glr vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Honda Glr. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 9 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Honda Glr ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 19% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 9 (28.5% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 13.5% | 3,506 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 8.7% | 2,273 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Tyres | 7.6% | 1,984 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 7.5% | 1,944 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Suspension | 6.5% | 1,692 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Steering | 5.4% | 1,412 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.4% | 111 |
| 8 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.4% | 96 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 0.3% | 80 |
| 10 | Non-component Advisories | 0.2% | 59 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Drive System | 0.1% | 29 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 11,265 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 11.97 | 13.5% | 3,506 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 7.76 | 8.7% | 2,273 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 6.77 | 7.6% | 1,984 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 6.64 | 7.5% | 1,944 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 5.78 | 6.5% | 1,692 |
| Motorcycle steering | 4.82 | 5.4% | 1,412 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.38 | 0.4% | 111 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.33 | 0.4% | 96 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 0.27 | 0.3% | 80 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.20 | 0.2% | 59 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 0.10 | 0.1% | 29 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 0.04 | 0.0% | 12 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.04 | 0.0% | 11 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 0.03 | 0.0% | 8 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.01 | 0.0% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Honda Glr has 11,265 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Honda Glr has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 16.42% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Honda Glr MOT Data
The Honda Glr is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 25,999 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.5% and a failure rate of 18.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Honda Glr owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle structure and attachments and motorcycle lamps and reflectors for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Glr is likely to perform.
Motorcycle structure and attachments — 13.5% of failures
Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 13.5% of MOT failures on the Honda Glr. 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 lamps and reflectors — 8.7% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 8.7% of MOT failures on the Honda Glr. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle tyres — 7.6% of failures
Motorcycle tyres issues account for 7.6% of MOT failures on the Honda Glr. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Glr?
Based on 25,999 MOT tests in our database, the Honda Glr has an overall pass rate of 81.5% (18.5% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Glr?
The top 3 reasons a Honda Glr fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle structure and attachments (13.5%), 2. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (8.7%), 3. Motorcycle tyres (7.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Honda Glr reliable?
With a 18.5% MOT failure rate, the Glr is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Glr?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle structure and attachments (13.5%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (8.7%); Motorcycle tyres (7.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.