Honda CBF1000 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CBF1000 reliable? We analysed 9,617 real MOT tests across 738 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CBF1000 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CBF1000.
Honda CBF1000 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CBF1000. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CBF1000 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CBF1000 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CBF1000 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CBF1000 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CBF1000 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda CBF1000 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda CBF1000 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CBF1000 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CBF1000 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CBF1000 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 127 | 92.9% | 6,869 | 16,547 | 21,782 |
| 2011 | 621 | 91.6% | 9,980 | 16,882 | 24,961 |
| 2010 | 947 | 90.1% | 9,509 | 15,886 | 26,088 |
| 2009 | 1,573 | 89.6% | 11,250 | 19,038 | 27,879 |
| 2008 | 1,804 | 87.5% | 12,036 | 19,035 | 29,765 |
| 2007 | 2,167 | 86.9% | 11,571 | 20,162 | 31,565 |
| 2006 | 2,217 | 88.0% | 12,737 | 21,063 | 32,022 |
How Long Does a Honda CBF1000 Last?
Based on 738 Honda CBF1000 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CBF1000 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CBF1000 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda CBF1000
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.9% MOT pass rate from 127 tests
86.9% MOT pass rate from 2,167 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CBF1000 is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 127 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CBF1000 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CBF1000 THIS CAR | 88.4% | 9,617 | 19,260 mi | 20 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen DS3 Dstyle + E-hdi | 82.1% | 5,664 | 82,158 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CBF1000 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CBF1000Should you buy a used Honda CBF1000?
The Honda CBF1000 has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 9,617 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CBF1000 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (73 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (68), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (40). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda CBF1000 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda CBF1000 owner drives around 1,181 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda CBF1000 models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.