MOT reliability
Honda Cb650 nighthawk
11 vehicles · 79 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Honda Cb650 nighthawk vehicles and 79 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb650 nighthawk has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,820 miles.
11
Vehicles
79
MOT tests
686
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb650 nighthawk problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb650 nighthawk MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Steering21%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure1%
Honda Cb650 nighthawk pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Honda Cb650 nighthawk MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb650 nighthawk MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- nsr shock rod worn (2 times)
- horn slightly gruff (2 times)
- throttle very slightly sticky on righthand † lock (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (2 times)
Honda Cb650 nighthawk pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 48,635 |
| 1985 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 33,581 |
| 1984 | 3 | 27 | 74% | 24,358 |
| 1983 | 4 | 24 | 79% | 25,241 |
| 1982 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 19,386 |
Honda Cb650 nighthawk reliability FAQ
Across 11 Honda Cb650 nighthawk vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb650 nighthawk MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Honda Cb650 nighthawk in our data has covered around
26,820 miles.
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