MOT Stats

Honda CB

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1973	1	100%	n/a
1976	3	100%	n/a
1977	1	0%	Horn not working.
1978	3	66.67%	Brake calliper or cylinder insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance not affected.
1979	6	100%	n/a
1980	2	50%	Number plate does not conform to requirements.
1981	1	100%	n/a
1983	6	50%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1984	6	83.33%	Horn not working.
1985	1	100%	n/a
1986	2	100%	n/a
1988	2	50%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
1990	2	100%	n/a
1992	4	100%	n/a
1993	2	100%	n/a
1994	6	66.67%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
1995	11	81.82%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
1996	7	71.43%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1997	15	86.67%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
1998	16	87.5%	Brake control cannot be readily applied.
1999	11	90.91%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2000	4	75%	Suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached.
2001	11	100%	n/a
2002	9	88.89%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
2003	7	71.43%	Headlamp Beam image obviously incorrect.
2004	7	100%	n/a
2005	9	88.89%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
2006	9	77.78%	Horn not in accordance with requirements.
2007	10	60%	Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar.
2008	20	100%	n/a
2009	13	92.31%	Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play.
2010	10	80%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
2011	12	66.67%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
2012	9	88.89%	Horn not working.
2013	125	88%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2014	913	90.47%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2015	1,171	89.33%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2016	1,313	91.01%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2017	1,749	91.14%	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
2018	1,876	91.84%	Tyre tread depth too low.
2019	720	92.78%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2020	72	90.28%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2021	4	100%	n/a

Tests: 8,181

Average Honda CB pass rate: 90.83%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Tyre tread depth too low.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	16%
2	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	12%
3	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.	4.8.2(a)(ii)	Major	10%
4	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.	1.1.13(a)	Dangerous	9%
5	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.	5.3.2(b)	Major	8%
6	Transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.	6.1.7(c)(i)	Major	7%
7	Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.	1.2.1(e)	Major	5%
8	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	5%
9	Number plate does not conform to requirements.	0.1(d)	Major	4%
10	Headlamp missing or inoperative.	4.1.1(a)(ii)	Major	4%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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