Honda SCV100 MOT pass rate and common failures
Honda SCV100 motorcycles pass the MOT 82.05% of the time, measured across 234 tests in the DVSA record. A further 5.98% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with not working - it accounts for 35.7% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and has insufficient reserve travel, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (9% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 15,212 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ years | 82.4% | 233 |
Why the Honda SCV100 fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not working | 35.7% | 10 | |
| 2 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 28.6% | 8 | |
| 3 | Has insufficient reserve travel | 21.4% | 6 | |
| 4 | Not working on dipped beam | 21.4% | 6 | |
| 5 | Excessively binding | 17.9% | 5 | |
| 6 | Has negligible damping effect | 17.9% | 5 | |
| 7 | Projected beam image obviously incorrect | 14.3% | 4 | |
| 8 | Remains on when the brakes are released | 14.3% | 4 | |
| 9 | Insecure | 10.7% | 3 | |
| 10 | Seriously damaged | 10.7% | 3 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 9% | 21 | |
| 2 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 3% | 7 | |
| 3 | Has excessive play | 2.6% | 6 | |
| 4 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 2.6% | 6 | |
| 5 | Is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied | 2.1% | 5 | |
| 6 | Tread not clearly visible | 2.1% | 5 | |
| 7 | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced | 1.7% | 4 | |
| 8 | Grabbing severely | 1.3% | 3 | |
| 9 | Has excessive wear or free play | 1.3% | 3 | |
| 10 | Has negligible damping effect | 1.3% | 3 |
Honda SCV100 for sale
No Honda SCV100 in stock at the moment - 74 other Honda bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha GPD125-A NMAX 125 · 125cc | 8,762 | 80.8% | 45,039 | |
| Piaggio VESPA 79-210cc · 79-210cc | 8,363 | 85.42% | 11,710 | |
| Honda WW · 125cc | 7,252 | 80.32% | 40,134 | |
| Honda WW 125 A-M · 125cc | 5,011 | 84.06% | 29,846 | |
| Honda GLR · 125cc | 4,737 | 79.99% | 14,642 | |
| Honda CBF 100-125cc · 100-125cc | 3,204 | 77% | 15,203 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method