Honda FX650 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda FX650 car check
Is the Honda FX650 reliable? We analysed 4,156 real MOT tests across 362 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda FX650 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda FX650.
Honda FX650 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda FX650. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda FX650 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda FX650 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda FX650 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda FX650 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda FX650 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda FX650 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda FX650 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda FX650 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 147 | 85.7% | 7,120 | 12,315 | 15,309 |
| 2002 | 1,204 | 85.9% | 9,431 | 14,489 | 20,485 |
| 2001 | 1,503 | 85.0% | 9,406 | 15,543 | 22,992 |
| 2000 | 665 | 86.5% | 9,514 | 14,306 | 21,224 |
| 1999 | 486 | 83.7% | 8,902 | 15,314 | 24,583 |
| 1997 | 50 | 70.0% | 25,512 | 58,436 | 132,132 |
How Long Does a Honda FX650 Last?
Based on 362 Honda FX650 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda FX650 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda FX650 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 FX650
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.5% MOT pass rate from 665 tests
70.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda FX650 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.5% across 665 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda FX650 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda FX650 THIS CAR | 85.1% | 4,156 | 14,850 mi | 27 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 |
| Vauxhall Grandland X Businss ED Nav T A | 90.5% | 1,713 | 23,085 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda FX650 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda FX650Should you buy a used Honda FX650?
The Honda FX650 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.1% across 4,156 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 FX650 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (39 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (37), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (31). 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 FX650 owner drives around 635 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 FX650 models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.