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MOT reliability

Honda Cb650c

18 vehicles · 85 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 18 Honda Cb650c vehicles and 85 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb650c has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,447 miles.

18
Vehicles
85
MOT tests
623
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb650c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb650c MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Steering24%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Cb650c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
171100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (18)

Most common Honda Cb650c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb650c MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (4 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
  4. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  10. Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b) (2 times)
  11. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Clutch lever and perch slightly loose (2 times)
  15. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)

Honda Cb650c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 1 100% 27,728
2018 1 2 100% 5,712
1998 1 2 100% 24,593
1991 1 2 100% 34,384
1985 1 2 100% 70,377
1983 1 3 67% 33,246
1982 3 24 79% 32,271
1981 7 43 81% 31,662
1980 1 5 100% 15,121
1979 1 1 100% 451

Honda Cb650c reliability FAQ

Across 18 Honda Cb650c vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb650c MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Honda Cb650c in our data has covered around 29,447 miles.

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