Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1986 Honda Cb100n A?

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 1986 Honda Cb100n A?

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 1986 Honda Cb100n A?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1986 Honda Cb100n A?

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 Cb100n A (1986)

680 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.1% first-time pass rate

1986 Honda Cb100n A

CarHunch analysed 680 real MOT records for the 1986 Honda Cb100n A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 78.9% below UK average

1.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

11,604

typical mileage

7,703–15,505 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

avg MOT failures per car

over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1986 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	679	1%	0
Other (0%)	1	100%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1986 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.

7,703

low mileage

11,604

typical

15,505

high mileage

Half of all 1986 Honda Cb100n A vehicles fall between 7,703 and 15,505 miles.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1986 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.

30%

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded.
30%

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded.
20%

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
20%

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively
20%

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
20%

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim
20%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
20%

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cb100n A:

1982 1983 1984 1985 1987