MOT failure rate and common problems for the Honda Cbf1000a-8, and how to check your own car by registration.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Honda Cbf1000a-8 MOT failure rate
What a Honda Cbf1000a-8 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.
What it fails on, and why
Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.
This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
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Questions and answers
What is the MOT failure rate of the Honda Cbf1000a-8?
It fails 8.0% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 50 tests.
What do these cars fail their MOT on most?
The most common failure area is tyres, at 25.0% of this model's failures.