MOT reliability
Honda Cb650 sc
3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Honda Cb650 sc vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb650 sc has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,181 miles.
3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
1,808
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb650 sc problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb650 sc MOT tests:
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Other46%
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Body & structure15%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Identification & plates4%
Honda Cb650 sc pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Honda Cb650 sc MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb650 sc MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Daylight use only (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has some tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front handle bar clamp has bolt snapped off but secure (1 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Honda Cb650 sc pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 39,391 |
| 1982 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 28,577 |
Honda Cb650 sc reliability FAQ
Across 3 Honda Cb650 sc vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb650 sc MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3).
The typical Honda Cb650 sc in our data has covered around
32,181 miles.
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