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

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90.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.6%

vs Honda Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda SL — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda SL has an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the SL is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

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Based on 11 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

16k mi

Other Honda Models

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97.3% pass rate

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88.5% pass rate

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79.2% pass rate

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94.9% pass rate

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96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda SL

Honda SL — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda SL MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda SL?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda SL is 90.9% 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 SL?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Honda SL reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, the Honda SL 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 Honda SL?
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 SL?
Typical mileage for the Honda SL: 16,408 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used SL to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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