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Honda Cb900fd (1984)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 3.5% first-time pass rate

1984 Honda Cb900fd

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 1984 Honda Cb900fd. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 76.5% below UK average
3.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
38,077
typical mileage
21,287–38,077 middle half
1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1984 Honda Cb900fd

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 (98%) 103 3.1% 0.02
Other (1%) 1 50% 1
Diesel (1%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1984 Honda Cb900fd 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.

21,287
low mileage
38,077
typical
38,077
high mileage

Half of all 1984 Honda Cb900fd vehicles fall between 21,287 and 38,077 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Honda Cb900fd

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 57.1%
    Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
  • 42.9%
    Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
  • 28.6%
    Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
  • 28.6%
    Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
  • 28.6%
    Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 28.6%
    Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake
  • 14.3%
    front pads slightly binding
  • 14.3%
    Nearside Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.

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