Honda Vision (1991)
1991 Honda Vision
CarHunch analysed 201 real MOT records for the 1991 Honda Vision. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1991 Honda Vision passes its MOT at 81%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting modest reliability for a 33-year-old scooter. Dangerous defects are uncommon at just 6% of vehicles, which is reassuring for a buyer's safety perspective.
These Visions are running at low mileage—a median of 4,675 miles—suggesting they're often garage queens rather than daily commuters, which naturally inflates pass rates and masks real-world wear. The average vehicle racks up 0.78 failures and 1.8 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance (brakes, lights, exhaust) but don't expect major rebuilds if you find a well-kept example.
What to check before buying a 1991 Honda Vision
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 1991 Honda Vision 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 1991 Honda Vision vehicles fall between 2,459 and 6,911 miles.
1991 Honda Vision — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Honda Vision
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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17%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.8%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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9.5%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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7.8%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
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6.8%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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6.5%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
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6.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.
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