Honda ANC MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.5 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda ANC tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements21.1%

   37 occurrences

2. 2.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released18.9%

   33 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.1%

   23 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm12.6%

   22 occurrences

5. 5.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps12.0%

   21 occurrences

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely12.0%

   21 occurrences

7. 7.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement10.9%

   19 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps10.9%

   19 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.7%

   17 occurrences

10. 10.A lamp missing or inoperative9.7%

    17 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released8.6%

    15 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements8.0%

    14 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda ANC tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.1%

   114 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.2%

   59 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.4%

   48 tests

4. 4.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.6%

   37 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.5%

   36 tests

6. 6.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.2.2%

   31 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.2%

   31 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.0%

   28 tests

How wear changes the picture

ANC pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The ANC fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

31,606

Test classes

class 1: 1,259 · class 2: 155

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda ANC?

80.1% unadjusted, from 1,414 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda ANC fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 21.1% of failed Honda ANC tests, followed by "A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released" (18.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda ANC usually have at its MOT?

31,606 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.