1980 Honda Cb — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1980 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 1980 Honda Cb as it ages.
At 33 years: 80.6% pass rate · At 34 years: 75.0% pass rate
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 33 to 34 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 33 yrs | 80.6% | 31 |
| 34 yrs | 75.0% | 32 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 1980 Honda Cb pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows stable over 2 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 (34 yrs) | 75% | 32 |
| 2013 (33 yrs) | 80.6% | 31 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1980 Honda Cb, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 9.7% (33 yrs) | 31.3% (34 yrs) | +21.6%
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| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 22.6% (33 yrs) | 28.1% (34 yrs) | +5.5%
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| Motorcycle brakes | 6.5% (33 yrs) | 9.4% (34 yrs) | +2.9%
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| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 9.7% (33 yrs) | 12.5% (34 yrs) | +2.8%
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About This Data
This page shows how Honda Cb cars manufactured in 1980 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2013 to 2014, covering 63 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.