Honda Cb
MotorcycleFrom 11,062 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Cbs fare better: 2019 models pass at 91.6% vs 88.9% for 2014.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 100 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 100 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 79 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 65 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 43 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 37 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 30 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 25 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 23 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 20 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 20 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2018 | 93.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2017 | 91.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2016 | 88.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
3 earlier years
| 2015 | 89.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 88.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 90.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cbs tested had between 8,743 and 32,120 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,840 median miles, the Cb has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 11,062 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 100 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb is 18,840 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,743 and 32,120 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.