Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Pcx?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Honda Pcx?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Honda Pcx?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Honda Pcx vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Honda Pcx reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Pcx has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Honda Pcx?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Honda Pcx are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (55.9% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (45.2% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (31.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Honda Pcx?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Pcx (2011)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.1% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Pcx

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Pcx. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Honda PCX passes its MOT at 84.1%, which is a solid 4 percentage points above the UK average—but nearly 29% of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant red flag for a prospective buyer. This suggests mechanical reliability is generally okay, but serious safety issues are more common than typical.

At just over 13,000 miles median mileage, these PCX scooters are running lighter than you'd expect for a 13-year-old machine, and they average only 1.28 failures per test, which is reassuring. However, the 3.6 advisories per vehicle point to wear accumulating across the fleet—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, lights, and exhaust systems, and ask for full service history to confirm the previous owner kept on top of maintenance.

We have limited data for the 2011 Honda Pcx — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.28

Over 6.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 9k–21k

For context

These stats describe 121 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 121 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 55.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 31.3%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake binding but not excessively · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 8.5%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Before you buy a 2011 Honda Pcx

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	120	84%	1.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Pcx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,182

typical

9,150

low mileage

20,983

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Pcx vehicles fall between 9,150 and 20,983 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,150 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,150–20,983 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Pcxs sit.

⚠ Over 28,327 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Pcx — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2011 Honda Pcxs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.28

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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