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2001 Honda Sp1 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Sp1 models manufactured in 2001, based on 34 real MOT test results.

85.3%
Pass Rate
14.7%
Fail Rate
34
Total Tests
18,516
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2001 Honda Sp1 MOT Analysis

The 2001 Honda Sp1 has an MOT pass rate of 85.3% based on 34 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,516 miles on the odometer. With a 14.7% failure rate, the 2001 Sp1 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Honda Sp1 is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 2.9% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 2.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (34 tests)

Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Sp1 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 2.9%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.9%

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 Brakes2.9%1
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments2.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,516 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 brakes1.59% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments1.59% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes1.592.9%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.592.9%1

Mileage Statistics

18,516
Mean
18,774
Median
15,274
25th Percentile
20,053
75th Percentile
7.94% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2001 Honda Sp1 has an MOT pass rate of 85.3% based on 34 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,516 miles on the odometer. With a 14.7% failure rate, the 2001 Sp1 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Honda Sp1, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 18,516 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 2.9% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Sp1 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.9% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2001 Honda Sp1 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.

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

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