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1981 Honda Cm200t MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cm200t models manufactured in 1981, based on 47 real MOT test results.

87.2%
Pass Rate
12.8%
Fail Rate
47
Total Tests
21,362
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1981 Honda Cm200t MOT Analysis

The 1981 Honda Cm200t has an MOT pass rate of 87.2% based on 47 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,362 miles on the odometer. With a 12.8% failure rate, the 1981 Cm200t is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1981 Honda Cm200t is Motorcycle steering and suspension, responsible for 2.1% of failures. 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 range from £200–500. Non-component advisories is the second most common issue at 2.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (47 tests)

Top failures specific to 1981 models only. The overall Cm200t page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle steering and suspension 2.1%
Non-component advisories 2.1%

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 Steering And Suspension2.1%1
2Non-component Advisories2.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 21,362 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 suspension1.00% per 10K miNon-component advisories1.00% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle steering and suspension1.002.1%1
Non-component advisories1.002.1%1

Mileage Statistics

21,362
Mean
22,438
Median
15,350
25th Percentile
26,722
75th Percentile
5.99% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1981 Honda Cm200t has an MOT pass rate of 87.2% based on 47 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,362 miles on the odometer. With a 12.8% failure rate, the 1981 Cm200t is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1981 Honda Cm200t, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle steering and suspension: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 21,362 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 2.1% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1981 Honda Cm200t models. 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.

Non-component advisories — 2.1% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 1981 Honda Cm200t models. Non-component advisories 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.

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

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