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Honda Cb100r MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 40 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 10.0%.

90.0%
Pass Rate
10.0%
Fail Rate
40
Total Tests
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Honda Cb100r MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Cb100r is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 40 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% and a failure rate of 10.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Honda Cb100r earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Honda Cb100r presents for MOT with approximately 8,107 miles on the clock. The 2009 manufacture year performs best with a 90.0% pass rate.

The most common MOT failure for the Honda Cb100r is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 7.5% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle fuel and exhaust at 5.0%. Motorcycle drive system rounds out the top three at 2.5%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (40 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 7.5%
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 5.0%
Motorcycle drive system 2.5%
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year

90.0%
Tests Avg Mileage 9,949Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling

* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling10.0%4
2Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust5.0%2
3Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels2.5%1
4Motorcycle Tyres2.5%1
5Motorcycle Drive System2.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,107 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 lighting and signalling12.34% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust6.17% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels3.08% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres3.08% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system3.08% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling12.3410.0%4
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust6.175.0%2
Motorcycle tyres and wheels3.082.5%1
Motorcycle tyres3.082.5%1
Motorcycle drive system3.082.5%1

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Mileage at MOT

8,107
Mean
5,670
Median
3,064
25th Percentile
9,109
75th Percentile

The average Honda Cb100r has 8,107 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

12.34%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
10.0%
Overall Fail Rate
8,107 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Honda Cb100r has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 12.34% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Honda Cb100r MOT Data

The Honda Cb100r is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 40 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% and a failure rate of 10.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Honda Cb100r owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle fuel and exhaust for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Cb100r is likely to perform.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 7.5% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 7.5% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb100r. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 5.0% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb100r. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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.

Motorcycle drive system — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on the Honda Cb100r. Motorcycle drive system 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Cb100r?

Based on 40 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Honda Cb100r has an overall pass rate of 90.0% (10.0% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Cb100r?

The top 3 reasons a Honda Cb100r fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (7.5%), 2. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (5.0%), 3. Motorcycle drive system (2.5%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Honda Cb100r reliable?

With a 10.0% MOT failure rate, the Cb100r is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Cb100r?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (7.5%); Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (5.0%); Motorcycle drive system (2.5%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

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

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