Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Honda Cb?

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 2013 Honda Cb?

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 2013 Honda Cb?

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.

How many 2013 Honda Cb vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Honda Cb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles, the 2013 Honda Cb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Honda Cb?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Honda Cb are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.9% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (32.6% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (28.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Honda Cb?

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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Honda Cb (2013)

184 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Honda Cb

CarHunch analysed 184 real MOT records for the 2013 Honda Cb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Honda CB clears the MOT bar well above the UK average, with a 90.2% first-time pass rate versus 80% nationally—a solid sign of underlying reliability. However, one in five of these bikes (20.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for safety-critical systems and worth checking the service history carefully.

These are relatively young mileage profiles for their age, averaging 16,754 miles with a median of just 10,924, suggesting they're often garage queens or low-use commuters. The typical bike racks up 0.81 failures and 3.4 advisories per test cycle, which is moderate wear; when you're viewing one, ask the seller for the last MOT report to see whether those advisories cluster around wear items (tyres, chains) or harder-to-predict mechanical issues.

We have limited data for the 2013 Honda Cb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

90.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.81

Over 7.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 6k–20k

For context

These stats describe 184 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 184 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 41.9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 28.3%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 26.4%

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 21%

Drive chain slightly loose

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 12%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Suspension & steering 10.4%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Honda Cb 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.

10,924

typical

6,485

low mileage

19,744

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Honda Cb vehicles fall between 6,485 and 19,744 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,485 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.

✓ 6,485–19,744 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Honda Cbs sit.

⚠ Over 26,654 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Honda Cb — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Honda Cbs are still being driven.

110 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.81

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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