Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ccm R 30 Supermoto (2002)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.7% first-time pass rate

2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 CCM R 30 Supermoto has a 63.5% first-time pass rate, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals meaningful reliability concerns for this 22-year-old motorcycle—though the low dangerous defect rate of 6.7% means serious safety issues are uncommon. With an average of 1.34 failures and 3.9 advisories per vehicle, these bikes tend to need multiple fixes, suggesting patchy maintenance histories or age-related wear catching up with them.

The median mileage of just 7,313 miles indicates these are lightly used machines, yet they're still failing MOT at notably higher rates than average, pointing to storage issues, fuel system problems, or neglected upkeep rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the fuel system and electrics, and factor in the likelihood of remedial work before and after purchase.

We have limited data for the 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

6.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.34

Over 8.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

These stats describe 119 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	117	85.5%	1.36

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,313

typical

4,692

low mileage

11,286

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto vehicles fall between 4,692 and 11,286 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,692 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,692–11,286 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermotos sit.

⚠ Over 15,236 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Ccm R 30 Supermoto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2002 Ccm R 30 Supermotos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.34

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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