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Honda Beat

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 37 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests

37

Best Year

1998 (70%)

Years Covered

1

About the Honda Beat

The Honda Beat has been tested 37 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (1998 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 70% pass rate from 37 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 0 point spread, the Beat is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the Beat is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Honda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 650cc)
£955
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500
Total per year£1,530
Per month£128/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1998 details

How reliable is the Honda Beat?

vs national average-12% (82% avg)
vs Honda brand average-14% (84% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Honda Beat by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199870%37105,651 mi

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