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MOT reliability

Honda Cbf

7,992 vehicles · 45,194 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7,992 Honda Cbf vehicles and 45,194 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbf has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,548 miles.

7,992
Vehicles
45,194
MOT tests
2,154
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cbf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbf MOT tests:

  • Other24%
  • Body & structure21%
  • Brakes20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Steering11%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Honda Cbf pass rate by age

How the Honda Cbf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12291%
224288%
36,70584%
46,78584%
56,28084%
65,58482%
74,73281%
83,65081%
93,03679%
102,73180%
112,03180%
121,22079%
1364382%
1447880%
1535481%
1625284%
1715187%
1810685%
196481%
203488%

Fuel types: Petrol (7,991), Other (1)

Most common Honda Cbf MOT faults

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

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1,801 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,510 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1,337 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1,336 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,313 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1,097 times)
  7. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (964 times)
  8. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (685 times)
  9. Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (673 times)
  10. Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (649 times)
  11. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (553 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (535 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (481 times)
  14. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (478 times)
  15. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (415 times)

Honda Cbf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 4 10 100% 7,283
2020 800 2,332 87% 11,654
2019 1,204 4,393 86% 12,561
2018 1,203 5,232 86% 14,459
2017 48 285 94% 15,504
2016 233 1,503 92% 18,716
2015 1,034 6,712 81% 17,602
2014 1,858 12,758 79% 18,165
2013 550 3,394 79% 16,461
2012 239 1,514 77% 15,382
2011 222 1,559 80% 18,326
2010 192 1,574 79% 19,476
2009 201 1,741 80% 22,218
2008 57 727 87% 28,276
2007 53 654 86% 31,643
2006 54 722 89% 39,458
2005 3 53 83% 38,082
2004 3 27 63% 43,994
2003 2 13 85% 19,855
2002 3 40 85% 40,728
2001 5 79 84% 26,458
2000 5 57 89% 25,012
1999 8 110 85% 55,339
1998 3 54 83% 33,133
1997 1 8 88% 27,519
1996 1 14 71% 61,016
1993 1 10 100% 48,715
1992 1 9 78% 35,583
1978 2 2 100% 15,087
1977 1 3 67% 18,972

Honda Cbf reliability FAQ

Across 7,992 Honda Cbf vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cbf MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Honda Cbf in our data has covered around 16,548 miles.

Compare the Honda Cbf

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