Honda Cb100n A (1987)
1987 Honda Cb100n A
CarHunch analysed 201 real MOT records for the 1987 Honda Cb100n A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1987 Honda CB100N-A is essentially a non-starter for MOT: only 1.3% pass on the first attempt against the UK average of 80%, meaning almost every example fails inspection initially. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 1%, so safety issues aren't the main problem—rather, these machines are simply too old and worn to meet modern standards without extensive work.
The median mileage of 21,174 is reasonable for a 37-year-old motorcycle, yet the negligible failure and advisory counts (0.02 and 0.1 per vehicle respectively) suggest most don't make it to test day in any rideable condition. If you're considering one, budget for a full recommissioning by a specialist before even attempting MOT, because these aren't vehicles you can cheaply patch up to roadworthiness.
What to check before buying a 1987 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 1987 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 1987 Honda Cb100n A vehicles fall between 11,213 and 21,174 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 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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30%
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded.
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30%
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded.
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20%
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively
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20%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim
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20%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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20%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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20%
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
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20%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.
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