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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Beat. Check any Beat by registration number below.

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78.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.8%

vs Honda Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Honda Beat — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Beat has an average MOT pass rate of 78.5%, which is 9.8 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Beat on the road.

Before buying a used Honda Beat, 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 Honda Beat performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 30 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

1998

Based on 39 vehicles

64.1%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

42.3%

1992

Based on 35 vehicles

80.0%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.4%

0

Based on 74 vehicles

79.7%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

3.3%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% 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 Honda Beat

Honda Beat — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Beat MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Beat?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Beat is 78.5% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. 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 Honda Beat?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda Beat reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.5%, the Honda Beat is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Beat?
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 Honda Beat?
Typical mileage for the Honda Beat: 77,997 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Beat to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Honda Beat's MOT History

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