Honda Cb900 (1982)
1982 Honda Cb900
CarHunch analysed 206 real MOT records for the 1982 Honda Cb900. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1982 Honda CB900 passes its MOT on first attempt 85.5% of the time, which is a solid 5.5 percentage points above the UK average—and dangerous defects show up in only 7.3% of these bikes, so safety isn't a widespread concern. These machines are genuinely reliable for their age.
Most of these CB900s are running around 34,500 miles on the clock, which is remarkably low for a 40-year-old bike and suggests careful ownership; they average less than one failure per vehicle and two advisories each, pointing to well-maintained examples. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully—condition varies wildly between cherished restorations and neglected barn finds.
What to check before buying a 1982 Honda Cb900
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 Cb900 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 Cb900 vehicles fall between 21,792 and 46,583 miles.
1982 Honda Cb900 — Still on the Road
31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Honda Cb900
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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14.5%
Exhaust noisy
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13.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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8.5%
Headlamp aim too high
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7.6%
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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7.5%
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
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7.1%
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.
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