MOT reliability
Honda Cb4
6 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Honda Cb4 vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb4 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,907 miles.
6
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
2,112
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb4 MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes9%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Identification & plates3%
Honda Cb4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Honda Cb4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb4 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- offside rear footrest cannot be lowered into position (1 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Honda Cb4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 31 | 87% | 51,210 |
| 1997 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 68,022 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 33,180 |
| 1972 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 15,801 |
Honda Cb4 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Honda Cb4 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb4 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Honda Cb4 in our data has covered around
47,907 miles.
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