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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:

  • Other93%
  • Steering13%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Honda Cb 50 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
5250%
6683%
71090%
82167%
92467%
101573%
111080%
12650%
133100%
14367%
151100%

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:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  7. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  9. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  11. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  12. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  13. Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  14. Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  15. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)

Honda Cb 50 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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