MOT reliability
Honda Cb 50
26 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Honda Cb 50 vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 50 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,580 miles.
26
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
9,707
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb 50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb 50 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering13%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Honda Cb 50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 10 | 90% |
| 8 | 21 | 67% |
| 9 | 24 | 67% |
| 10 | 15 | 73% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26)
Most common Honda Cb 50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb 50 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Honda Cb 50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,546 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 15,752 |
| 2000 | 5 | 18 | 72% | 61,565 |
| 1999 | 6 | 21 | 81% | 47,013 |
| 1998 | 4 | 22 | 68% | 59,004 |
| 1997 | 6 | 33 | 67% | 52,373 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 57,191 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6,113 |
Honda Cb 50 reliability FAQ
Across 26 Honda Cb 50 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 50 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Honda Cb 50 in our data has covered around
47,580 miles.
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