Honda Cbr (1992)
1992 Honda Cbr
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 1992 Honda Cbr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Honda CBR passes its MOT on first attempt 83.2% of the time, slightly outperforming the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes have held up reasonably well over three decades. However, 14.7% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection remains essential.
These CBRs typically show 33,268 miles on the odometer, which is modest for their age and indicates many have been cherished rather than thrashed. The average bike racks up 1.39 failures and 5.8 advisories per test, pointing to wear items like brakes and lights rather than structural rot—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major surprises if the service history stacks up.
What to check before buying a 1992 Honda Cbr
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%) | 147 | 82.8% | 1.42 |
| Other (2%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Honda Cbr 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 1992 Honda Cbr vehicles fall between 21,739 and 45,431 miles.
1992 Honda Cbr — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Honda Cbr
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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42.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.5%
Exhaust noisy
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22.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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20.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.6%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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13.3%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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12.8%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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