MOT reliability
Honda Cb 650
24 vehicles · 152 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Honda Cb 650 vehicles and 152 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb 650 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,652 miles.
24
Vehicles
152
MOT tests
269
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb 650 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering23%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Honda Cb 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Honda Cb 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb 650 MOT tests:
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (7 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- brake fluid low engine smokes at idle (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
Honda Cb 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 43,767 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 26,586 |
| 1985 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 17,808 |
| 1983 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 22,887 |
| 1982 | 5 | 26 | 69% | 28,889 |
| 1981 | 4 | 46 | 87% | 28,563 |
| 1980 | 3 | 29 | 86% | 17,506 |
| 1979 | 5 | 15 | 87% | 23,538 |
Honda Cb 650 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Honda Cb 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb 650 MOT issues are:
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Honda Cb 650 in our data has covered around
24,652 miles.
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