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Honda Cm200t MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 90 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 16.7%.

83.3%
Pass Rate
16.7%
Fail Rate
90
Total Tests
Motorcycle steering and suspension
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Honda Cm200t MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Cm200t is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 90 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% and a failure rate of 16.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Honda Cm200t earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Honda Cm200t presents for MOT with approximately 17,588 miles on the clock. The 1981 manufacture year performs best with a 87.2% pass rate.

The most common MOT failure for the Honda Cm200t is Motorcycle steering and suspension, affecting 13.3% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lighting and signalling at 5.6%. Motorcycle drive system rounds out the top three at 4.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (90 tests)

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

What Fails Most

Motorcycle steering and suspension 13.3%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 5.6%
Motorcycle drive system 4.4%
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year

87.2%
Tests Avg Mileage 21,362Top 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 Steering And Suspension14.4%13
2Motorcycle Drive System6.7%6
3Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling6.7%6
4Motorcycle Driving Controls3.3%3
5Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels1.1%1
6Non-component Advisories1.1%1
7Motorcycle Tyres1.1%1
8Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust1.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 17,588 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 steering and suspension8.21% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system3.79% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling3.79% per 10K miMotorcycle driving controls1.90% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels0.63% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.63% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.63% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust0.63% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle steering and suspension8.2114.4%13
Motorcycle drive system3.796.7%6
Motorcycle lighting and signalling3.796.7%6
Motorcycle driving controls1.903.3%3
Motorcycle tyres and wheels0.631.1%1
Non-component advisories0.631.1%1
Motorcycle tyres0.631.1%1
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust0.631.1%1

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Mileage at MOT

17,588
Mean
18,264
Median
8,427
25th Percentile
26,900
75th Percentile

The average Honda Cm200t has 17,588 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.

9.50%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
16.7%
Overall Fail Rate
17,588 avg miles
🔴 Poor — above average failure rate

The Honda Cm200t has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 9.50% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.

About Honda Cm200t MOT Data

The Honda Cm200t is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 90 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% and a failure rate of 16.7%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Honda Cm200t owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle steering and suspension and motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 Cm200t is likely to perform.

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 13.3% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 13.3% of MOT failures on the Honda Cm200t. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 5.6% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 5.6% of MOT failures on the Honda Cm200t. 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 — 4.4% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 4.4% of MOT failures on the Honda Cm200t. 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 Cm200t?

Based on 90 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Honda Cm200t has an overall pass rate of 83.3% (16.7% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Cm200t?

The top 3 reasons a Honda Cm200t fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle steering and suspension (13.3%), 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (5.6%), 3. Motorcycle drive system (4.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Honda Cm200t reliable?

With a 16.7% MOT failure rate, the Cm200t is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Honda Cm200t?

Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle steering and suspension (13.3%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (5.6%); Motorcycle drive system (4.4%). 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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