2009 Honda Unclassified MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2009, based on 1,708 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 2009 Honda Unclassified vintage page → (82.6% current pass rate)2009 Honda Unclassified MOT Analysis
The 2009 Honda Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 83.4% based on 1,708 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,127 miles on the odometer. With a 16.6% failure rate, the 2009 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Honda Unclassified is Suspension, responsible for 0.8% 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 structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.7%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors follows at 0.6%.
Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 0.8% | 13 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.7% | 12 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.6% | 11 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.6% | 10 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Brakes | 0.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.5% | 9 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.4% | 6 |
| 8 | Brakes | 0.4% | 6 |
| 9 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.2% | 4 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.2% | 4 |
| 11 | Steering | 0.1% | 2 |
| 12 | Visibility | 0.1% | 2 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.1% | 2 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
| 15 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 25,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.30 | 0.8% | 13 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.28 | 0.7% | 12 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.26 | 0.6% | 11 |
| Tyres | 0.23 | 0.6% | 10 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 0.21 | 0.5% | 9 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.21 | 0.5% | 9 |
| Body & Structure | 0.14 | 0.4% | 6 |
| Brakes | 0.14 | 0.4% | 6 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.09 | 0.2% | 4 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.09 | 0.2% | 4 |
| Steering | 0.05 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.05 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.05 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Motorcycle wheels | 0.05 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.02 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2009 Honda Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 83.4% based on 1,708 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,127 miles on the odometer. With a 16.6% failure rate, the 2009 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Honda Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to 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 25,127 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Suspension — 0.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2009 Honda Unclassified 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 structure and attachments — 0.7% of failures
Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 2009 Honda Unclassified 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.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.6% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2009 Honda Unclassified 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.