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MOT History from tests of petrol HONDA CBFs year 2020

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mot history
Pass percent:86.84%
(The average a petrol HONDA CBF year 2020 passes without issue)
Based on:1,581 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))25
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))25
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))15
Headlamp aim out of alignment12
Registration plate issues12
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))10
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))9
Registration plate lamp issues9
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))7
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))6
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))5
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))4
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))3
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))3
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))2
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H Fork (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Footrest missing pillion footpegs missing. (6.2.12 (a))1
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii))1
Direction indicator not working Rear right (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Rear Footrest missing but has rear seat (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight requires adjusting (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Throttle operating incorrectly the main throttle body is insecure loose on the handle bar (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))1
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Steering head bearing is centralizing (2.2.2 (f) (ii))1
Rear Footrest missing BOTH (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling rear wheel adjustment out beyond tolerance (wheel alignment) (2.4 (a))1
Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced LH foot peg bar cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted clip link on backwards (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Steering headbearings excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Chain split link incorrectly fitted, and link damaged. (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Chain and sprockets required (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Drive chain worn to excess tight & loose sections with seized links! (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Drive chain excessively tight adjusted (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment notching (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))1
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned less than minimum separation distance (180mm) (4.4.3 (a))1
Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))1
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail siezed links (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected caliper needs lube (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear brake has a judder when on brake tester (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached corroded at mount (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount has excessive play (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Brake disc contaminated suspect fork seal to have been leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))1
Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing both mounting brackets missing. (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain excessively loose Plus oil dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Stop lamp not working Not working when rear brake applied. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators too close together (4.4.3 (a))1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1

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