MOT reliability
Honda Cb650fa
10 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Honda Cb650fa vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb650fa has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,956 miles.
10
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
1,372
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb650fa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb650fa MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Emissions & nuisance16%
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Other12%
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Body & structure10%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering7%
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Identification & plates3%
Honda Cb650fa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 13 | 77% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Honda Cb650fa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb650fa MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- no rear footrest ( seat cowl fitted ) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- rear tyre has been repaired (2 times)
- Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b)) (2 times)
- Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) (1 times)
Honda Cb650fa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 39 | 90% | 10,314 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 18,008 |
| 2015 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 19,678 |
Honda Cb650fa reliability FAQ
Across 10 Honda Cb650fa vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb650fa MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Honda Cb650fa in our data has covered around
12,956 miles.
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