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1981 Honda Cb Two Fifty MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cb Two Fifty models manufactured in 1981, based on 169 real MOT test results.

85.8%
Pass Rate
14.2%
Fail Rate
169
Total Tests
31,227
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1981 Honda Cb Two Fifty MOT Analysis

The 1981 Honda Cb Two Fifty has an MOT pass rate of 85.8% based on 169 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 31,227 miles on the odometer. With a 14.2% failure rate, the 1981 Cb Two Fifty is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1981 Honda Cb Two Fifty is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 1.2% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400.

Top failures specific to 1981 models only. The overall Cb Two Fifty page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.2%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 31,227 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments0.38% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.381.2%2

Mileage Statistics

31,227
Mean
26,934
Median
18,990
25th Percentile
40,604
75th Percentile
4.55% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1981 Honda Cb Two Fifty has an MOT pass rate of 85.8% based on 169 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 31,227 miles on the odometer. With a 14.2% failure rate, the 1981 Cb Two Fifty is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1981 Honda Cb Two Fifty, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 31,227 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.2% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 1981 Honda Cb Two Fifty models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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