1988 Honda Ne50mff MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Ne50mff models manufactured in 1988, based on 55 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1988 Honda Ne50mff MOT Analysis
The 1988 Honda Ne50mff has an MOT pass rate of 80.0% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 4,456 miles on the odometer. With a 20.0% failure rate, the 1988 Ne50mff is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1988 Honda Ne50mff is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 1.8% 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 1.8%.
Top failures specific to 1988 models only. The overall Ne50mff page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.8% | 1 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 1.8% | 1 |
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The 1988 Honda Ne50mff has an MOT pass rate of 80.0% based on 55 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 4,456 miles on the odometer. With a 20.0% failure rate, the 1988 Ne50mff is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1988 Honda Ne50mff, 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 4,456 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle suspension — 1.8% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1988 Honda Ne50mff 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 — 1.8% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1988 Honda Ne50mff 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.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.