1998 Honda Cb — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age
28 years
Current Age
88.9%
Latest Pass Rate
36
Total Tests (All Years)
23,585 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
88.9%
Age (yrs) 26Tests 36Avg Mileage 23,585Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 11.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1998 Honda Cb, with age trends.
Motorcycle brakes
11.1%
— Consistent
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
11.1%
— Consistent
Identification of the vehicle
5.6%
— Consistent
Motorcycle structure and attachments
5.6%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 11.1% (26 yrs) | 11.1% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 11.1% (26 yrs) | 11.1% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.6% (26 yrs) | 5.6% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 5.6% (26 yrs) | 5.6% (26 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Honda Cb cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 36 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.