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1963 Honda Cb72 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cb72 models manufactured in 1963, based on 65 real MOT test results.

92.3%
Pass Rate
7.7%
Fail Rate
65
Total Tests
26,982
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1963 Honda Cb72 MOT Analysis

The 1963 Honda Cb72 has an MOT pass rate of 92.3% based on 65 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 26,982 miles on the odometer. With a 7.7% failure rate, the 1963 Cb72 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1963 Honda Cb72 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 3.1% of failures. 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle drive system is the second most common issue at 1.5%. Motorcycle tyres and wheels follows at 1.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (65 tests)

Top failures specific to 1963 models only. The overall Cb72 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 3.1%
Motorcycle drive system 1.5%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 1.5%

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 Lighting And Signalling3.1%2
2Motorcycle Drive System1.5%1
3Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels1.5%1
4Non-component Advisories1.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 26,982 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 signalling1.14% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system0.57% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels0.57% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.57% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.143.1%2
Motorcycle drive system0.571.5%1
Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.571.5%1
Non-component advisories0.571.5%1

Mileage Statistics

26,982
Mean
21,476
Median
12,353
25th Percentile
46,520
75th Percentile
2.85% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1963 Honda Cb72 has an MOT pass rate of 92.3% based on 65 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 26,982 miles on the odometer. With a 7.7% failure rate, the 1963 Cb72 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1963 Honda Cb72, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: 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 26,982 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.1% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on 1963 Honda Cb72 models. 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 drive system — 1.5% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 1963 Honda Cb72 models. 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.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 1.5% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 1963 Honda Cb72 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

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

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