1984 Honda H100 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for H100 models manufactured in 1984, based on 152 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1984 Honda H100 MOT Analysis
The 1984 Honda H100 has an MOT pass rate of 67.8% based on 152 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 26,330 miles on the odometer. With a 32.2% failure rate, the 1984 H100 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1984 Honda H100 is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 2.0% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 2.0%. Motorcycle tyres follows at 1.3%.
Top failures specific to 1984 models only. The overall H100 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Suspension | 2.0% | 3 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 2.0% | 3 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.3% | 2 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.7% | 1 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.7% | 1 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.7% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 26,330 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 suspension | 0.75 | 2.0% | 3 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.75 | 2.0% | 3 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.50 | 1.3% | 2 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.25 | 0.7% | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.25 | 0.7% | 1 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.25 | 0.7% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1984 Honda H100 has an MOT pass rate of 67.8% based on 152 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 26,330 miles on the odometer. With a 32.2% failure rate, the 1984 H100 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1984 Honda H100, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 26,330 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle suspension — 2.0% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 1984 Honda H100 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 2.0% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.0% of MOT failures on 1984 Honda H100 models. 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 — 1.3% of failures
Motorcycle tyres issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 1984 Honda H100 models. 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.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.