Honda Cb100n A (1982)
1982 Honda Cb100n A
CarHunch analysed 1,166 real MOT records for the 1982 Honda Cb100n A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1982 Honda CB100N-A has a 50% first-time pass rate—well below the UK average of 80%—which makes it a genuinely unreliable choice by modern standards, though the complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) is a small mercy. The median mileage of 23,468 miles is remarkably low for a 42-year-old bike, suggesting most survivors have been garage-kept rather than ridden hard, yet half still fail their MOT on first attempt.
With zero recorded failures and advisories per vehicle on average, the MOT data itself is surprisingly clean—the problem isn't obvious mechanical breakdown, but rather age-related systems (electrics, corrosion, seals) that accumulate invisibly. If you're seriously considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a classic bike specialist and expect ongoing restoration work; this is a collector's project, not practical transport.
What to check before buying a 1982 Honda Cb100n A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Honda Cb100n A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Honda Cb100n A vehicles fall between 13,412 and 44,247 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Honda Cb100n A
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
no plate deteriating
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50%
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system
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50%
Riders seat insecure
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50%
Registration plate insecure
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.
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