Honda Fmx 650-5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Fmx 650-5 reliable? We analysed 1,902 real MOT tests across 199 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Fmx 650-5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Fmx 650-5.
Honda Fmx 650-5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Fmx 650-5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Fmx 650-5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Fmx 650-5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Fmx 650-5 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Fmx 650-5 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Fmx 650-5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Fmx 650-5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Fmx 650-5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Fmx 650-5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 70 | 71.4% | 8,970 | 14,480 | 19,303 |
| 2007 | 355 | 87.3% | 4,305 | 7,940 | 13,426 |
| 2006 | 633 | 85.6% | 5,610 | 10,066 | 15,960 |
| 2005 | 793 | 85.1% | 5,567 | 10,104 | 15,498 |
How Long Does a Honda Fmx 650-5 Last?
Based on 199 Honda Fmx 650-5 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Fmx 650-5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Fmx 650-5 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 Fmx 650-5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.3% MOT pass rate from 355 tests
71.4% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Fmx 650-5 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.3% across 355 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Fmx 650-5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Fmx 650-5 THIS CAR | 85.2% | 1,902 | 9,870 mi | 21 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 |
| Subaru Sambar | 69.7% | 813 | 82,076 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Fmx 650-5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Fmx 650-5Should you buy a used Honda Fmx 650-5?
The Honda Fmx 650-5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.2% across 1,902 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 Fmx 650-5 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (32 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (11), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (10). 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 Fmx 650-5 owner drives around 639 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 Fmx 650-5 models stay on UK roads for around 21 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.