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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Herald Street Classic. Check any Street Classic by registration number below.

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90.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.7%

vs Herald Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Herald Street Classic — MOT Reliability Overview

The Herald Street Classic has an average MOT pass rate of 90.2%, which is 2.7 percentage points above the Herald brand average of 87.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Street Classic is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Herald Street Classic, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Herald Street Classic performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 41 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Herald average: 87.5%
Mileage at 5yr

5k mi

Other Herald Models

Compare MOT reliability across Herald models.

Herald Sk 125-25a Cafe

92.3% pass rate

Herald Brat 125

84.0% pass rate

Herald Legend 400 Classic

100.0% pass rate

Herald Sm 125-25b Scrambler

84.0% pass rate

Herald Maverick

83.9% pass rate

Herald Legend 400 Cafe

76.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Herald Street Classic

Herald Street Classic — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Herald Street Classic MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Herald Street Classic?
The average MOT pass rate for the Herald Street Classic is 90.2% compared to the Herald average of 87.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Herald Street Classic?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Herald Street Classic reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.2%, the Herald Street Classic is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Herald Street Classic?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Herald Street Classic?
Typical mileage for the Herald Street Classic: 5,223 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Street Classic to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Herald Street Classic's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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