Honda WW MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

1.4 points below the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda WW 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 requirements33.8%

   600 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm19.5%

   346 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.9%

   246 occurrences

4. 4.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement11.4%

   203 occurrences

5. 5.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.4%

   167 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released8.7%

   154 occurrences

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn8.3%

   147 occurrences

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play8.0%

   142 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.4%

   131 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.9%

    123 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar6.7%

    119 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.5%

    115 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda WW tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.8%

   1,188 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.2%

   837 tests

3. 3.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.5.3%

   709 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.6%

   619 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.9%

   530 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.5%

   473 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.2%

   430 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.9%

   394 tests

How wear changes the picture

WW pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The WW fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

35,230

Test classes

class 1: 11,651 · class 2: 1,823

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• Honda SH88.4%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda WW?

85.1% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 29 of 36 motorcycle models, from 13,474 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda WW fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 33.8% of failed Honda WW tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (19.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

35,230 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.