Honda DYLAN
Real ownership data from 52 UK DYLAN motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DYLAN problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 19.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6% |
| Suspension | major | 5.8% |
| Other | fail | 2.7% |
| Electrical | major | 2.5% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 0.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
DYLAN mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 29,419 mi | 1,449 | 70.59% |
| 2003 | 26 | 18,560 mi | 1,690 | 79.82% |
| 2002 | 13 | 18,685 mi | 556 | 69.23% |
DYLAN questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda DYLAN?
Across 52 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (19.2% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda DYLAN?
The median Honda DYLAN in the UK has covered 18,221 miles, and typically rides about 1,254 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,505 and 30,346 miles.
Is the Honda DYLAN reliable?
75.31% of Honda DYLAN MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.93 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 52 Honda DYLAN motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.