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1985 Honda H100sd MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for H100sd models manufactured in 1985, based on 32 real MOT test results.

84.4%
Pass Rate
15.6%
Fail Rate
32
Total Tests
12,154
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1985 Honda H100sd MOT Analysis

The 1985 Honda H100sd has an MOT pass rate of 84.4% based on 32 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,154 miles on the odometer. With a 15.6% failure rate, the 1985 H100sd is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1985 Honda H100sd is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 15.6% of failures. 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 range from £5–50. Motorcycle wheels is the second most common issue at 6.3%. Motorcycle suspension follows at 3.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (32 tests)

Top failures specific to 1985 models only. The overall H100sd page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 15.6%
Motorcycle wheels 6.3%
Motorcycle suspension 3.1%

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 Lamps And Reflectors15.6%5
2Motorcycle Wheels6.3%2
3Motorcycle Suspension3.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,154 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 lamps and reflectors12.86% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels5.14% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension2.57% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors12.8615.6%5
Motorcycle wheels5.146.3%2
Motorcycle suspension2.573.1%1

Mileage Statistics

12,154
Mean
11,357
Median
6,465
25th Percentile
17,911
75th Percentile
12.84% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1985 Honda H100sd has an MOT pass rate of 84.4% based on 32 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,154 miles on the odometer. With a 15.6% failure rate, the 1985 H100sd is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1985 Honda H100sd, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 12,154 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 15.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 15.6% of MOT failures on 1985 Honda H100sd 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 wheels — 6.3% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 6.3% of MOT failures on 1985 Honda H100sd models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Motorcycle suspension — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1985 Honda H100sd 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.

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

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