Honda Dominator Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Dominator reliable? We analysed 1,401 real MOT tests across 163 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Dominator is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and reflector on motorcycle missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Dominator.
Honda Dominator Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Dominator. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Dominator MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Dominator to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Dominator Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Dominator fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Dominator Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Dominator owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Dominator MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Dominator year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 53 | 84.9% | 9,044 | 32,118 | 37,602 |
| 2000 | 71 | 87.3% | 7,929 | 11,215 | 28,792 |
| 1999 | 81 | 79.0% | 10,234 | 15,641 | 34,034 |
| 1997 | 112 | 82.1% | 22,440 | 29,992 | 41,917 |
| 1996 | 339 | 78.8% | 13,838 | 22,822 | 30,200 |
| 1995 | 165 | 88.5% | 11,293 | 17,961 | 23,194 |
| 1994 | 96 | 81.3% | 14,955 | 26,653 | 33,271 |
| 1992 | 67 | 85.1% | 20,292 | 34,535 | 39,650 |
| 1991 | 64 | 82.8% | 28,852 | 31,584 | 35,052 |
| 1989 | 96 | 88.5% | 2,671 | 28,634 | 38,585 |
| 1988 | 65 | 87.7% | 20,031 | 26,645 | 28,282 |
How Long Does a Honda Dominator Last?
Based on 163 Honda Dominator vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Dominator Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Dominator MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Dominator
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.5% MOT pass rate from 96 tests
78.8% MOT pass rate from 339 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Dominator is 1989, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 96 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Dominator Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Dominator THIS CAR | 82.5% | 1,401 | 23,206 mi | 38 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Suzuki GSX550 | 79.9% | 1,167 | 34,378 mi | 43 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Dominator outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda DominatorShould you buy a used Honda Dominator?
The Honda Dominator has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.5% across 1,401 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Dominator are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (16 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (11), and reflector on motorcycle missing (11). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda Dominator owner drives around 488 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Dominator models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.