MOT reliability
Honda Cb650sc
19 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Honda Cb650sc vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb650sc has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,903 miles.
19
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
1,388
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Cb650sc problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb650sc MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure4%
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Identification & plates1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Cb650sc pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 33% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19)
Most common Honda Cb650sc MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb650sc MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
- front tyre has slight cracking (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front stop switch inop. (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
Honda Cb650sc pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 27,541 |
| 1985 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 26,566 |
| 1984 | 3 | 37 | 84% | 21,783 |
| 1983 | 6 | 68 | 84% | 41,883 |
| 1982 | 7 | 14 | 71% | 20,674 |
Honda Cb650sc reliability FAQ
Across 19 Honda Cb650sc vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Cb650sc MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); front tyre has slight cracking.
The typical Honda Cb650sc in our data has covered around
28,903 miles.
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