Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Honda Cbf?

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 2010 Honda Cbf?

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 2010 Honda Cbf?

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.

How many 2010 Honda Cbf vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Honda Cbf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 190 vehicles, the 2010 Honda Cbf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Honda Cbf?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Honda Cbf are: Drive chain slightly loose (43.1% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.2% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (36.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Honda Cbf?

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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190 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.3% first-time pass rate

2010 Honda Cbf

CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 2010 Honda Cbf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Honda CBF passes its MOT at 80.3%, virtually matching the UK average, but nearly 28% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point — that's a meaningful safety concern worth investigating in any used example. Petrol versus diesel breakdowns aren't applicable to motorcycles, so the pass rate stands as-is for reliability purposes.

Most 2010 CBFs in the MOT dataset sit around 10,665 miles (median), which is modest for a 14-year-old machine and suggests many have been cherished rather than ridden hard. The average bike racks up 1.73 failures and 5.6 advisories per test, indicating routine wear items rather than structural problems, but before buying one, ask for full service history and specifically check the last MOT failure list for what broke — the dangerous defect rate means you need confidence in how it's been maintained.

We have limited data for the 2010 Honda Cbf — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

80.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.73

Over 8.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 6k–17k

For context

These stats describe 190 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 190 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 43.1%

Drive chain slightly loose · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 41.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 36.5%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 32.3%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Handlebar deformed but serviceable

Suspension & steering 13.6%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering movement slightly 'notchy'

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 11%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Based on MOT data from 190 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Honda Cbf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,665

typical

6,439

low mileage

17,233

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Honda Cbf vehicles fall between 6,439 and 17,233 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,439 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,439–17,233 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Honda Cbfs sit.

⚠ Over 23,264 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Honda Cbf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2010 Honda Cbfs are still active.

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.73

Avg failures per vehicle

5.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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