1981 Honda Cb650z — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1981 perform at MOT as they age
45 years
Current Age
69.7%
Latest Pass Rate
33
Total Tests (All Years)
30,658 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009
69.7%
Age (yrs) 28Tests 33Avg Mileage 30,658Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 21.2%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1981 Honda Cb650z, with age trends.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
21.2%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering and suspension
18.2%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
9.1%
— Consistent
Motorcycle drive system
9.1%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
6.1%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 21.2% (28 yrs) | 21.2% (28 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 18.2% (28 yrs) | 18.2% (28 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 9.1% (28 yrs) | 9.1% (28 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle drive system | 9.1% (28 yrs) | 9.1% (28 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 6.1% (28 yrs) | 6.1% (28 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Honda Cb650z cars manufactured in 1981 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 33 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.