Honda Cbf (2018)
2018 Honda Cbf
CarHunch analysed 1,196 real MOT records for the 2018 Honda Cbf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Honda CBF falls just shy of the UK average with a 78.9% first-time pass rate, suggesting broadly reliable bikes but with slightly higher-than-average failure risk. The 16.6% dangerous defect rate is worth noting—about one in six of these bikes have shown safety issues during MOT, which is higher than ideal for a buyer's peace of mind.
At under 10,200 miles on average for a six-year-old bike, these CBFs are running low mileage, which typically correlates with better condition—yet the 2.7 advisories per vehicle suggest wear is still appearing in expected places like tyres and brakes. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake system and suspension, since advisories cluster around these areas.
What to check before buying a 2018 Honda Cbf
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 2018 Honda Cbf 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 2018 Honda Cbf vehicles fall between 5,062 and 13,653 miles.
2018 Honda Cbf — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 707 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Honda Cbf
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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32.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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24.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.7%
Exhaust noisy
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18.3%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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16.6%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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15.5%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.5%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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