Honda Mtx200rwd (1983)
1983 Honda Mtx200rwd
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 1983 Honda Mtx200rwd. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1983 Honda MTX200RWD is a reliability disaster by modern standards, with a 1.7% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80%—meaning 98 out of 139 tested vehicles failed on their first attempt. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so when they do fail, it's typically minor wear rather than safety-critical issues.
These bikes have covered just under 20,000 miles on average, which is remarkably low for 40-year-old machines and suggests most surviving examples are cherished collectibles rather than regular riders. The minimal failures and advisories (0.03 and 0.1 per bike respectively) indicate that when these vintage machines do show up for testing, the problems are trivial—but the near-total failure rate suggests most owners simply don't bother bringing them in, or the sample consists almost entirely of machines in poor stored condition. If you're considering one, have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly before purchase, as the MOT data here is too sparse to tell you much about real-world reliability.
What to check before buying a 1983 Honda Mtx200rwd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1983 Honda Mtx200rwd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1983 Honda Mtx200rwd vehicles fall between 18,796 and 25,015 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1983 Honda Mtx200rwd
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.9%
Exhaust noisy
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42.9%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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28.6%
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake
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28.6%
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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28.6%
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play
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14.3%
Front Handlebar handgrip missing
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14.3%
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned
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14.3%
no lights fitted at time of test
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983. Counts include advisories and failures.
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