Motor Function was met with acclaim from music critics, who praised Binki's blending of genres and his energy on the album.

Prior to Motor Function, Binki had been releasing singles after he shifted focus from acting pursuits toward venturing into music following his graduation from university in 2018, and subsequent move to New York City.

[1][2] Garnering attention from music media outlets for these singles,[3] The Line of Best Fit's Hannah Browne wrote that Binki developed a reputation for "gritty, punkish energy" due to his "novel fusion of sophisticated pop, brattish indie, grungy rap, and the majority in between.

[1][4][6][7] Margaret Farrell, writing for Flood, stated the tracks on Motor Function "are a spectrum of thrills", pointing to the "pummeling bass" on "Revolve", as well as the "grime and glamour" of "Landline".

"[4] Sophie Williams of NME wrote that Motor Function is a "medley of genre-splicing anthems that ring in your ears for days afterwards," and noted that Binki's commentary on the project's themes "[tumble] out of him with audacious energy over stop-start riffs and ear-bending beats.