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MOT reliability

Honda Cbf1000a

22 vehicles · 284 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 22 Honda Cbf1000a vehicles and 284 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbf1000a has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,240 miles.

22
Vehicles
284
MOT tests
1,857
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cbf1000a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbf1000a MOT tests:

  • Other49%
  • Brakes27%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Steering9%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Identification & plates1%

Honda Cbf1000a pass rate by age

How the Honda Cbf1000a's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
31995%
42282%
52584%
62492%
72391%
82085%
91989%
101989%
111681%
121782%
1315100%
141292%
151573%
161191%
17978%
187100%
19580%
20475%

Fuel types: Petrol (22)

Most common Honda Cbf1000a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbf1000a MOT tests:

  1. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (12 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  5. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (5 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  8. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  9. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  10. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  11. Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)

Honda Cbf1000a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 7 100% 22,227
2014 1 9 100% 28,315
2012 1 7 100% 5,960
2011 2 24 71% 29,762
2010 2 32 75% 41,201
2009 4 48 88% 41,282
2008 5 59 93% 18,109
2007 1 11 100% 2,662
2006 5 87 87% 46,105

Honda Cbf1000a reliability FAQ

Across 22 Honda Cbf1000a vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cbf1000a MOT issues are: Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Cbf1000a in our data has covered around 31,240 miles.

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