Honda Cbr (1993)
1993 Honda Cbr
CarHunch analysed 184 real MOT records for the 1993 Honda Cbr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Honda CBR is more reliable than the UK average, with an 85.3% first-time pass rate that sits 5.3 percentage points above the 80% benchmark. However, one in six of these bikes (16.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
At just over 31,000 miles median mileage, these machines have covered relatively light distances for their age, yet they still accumulate an average of 1.59 failures per MOT cycle. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific failure patterns—brake components, tyres, and lighting are common weak points on CBRs of this era—since advisories average nearly six per vehicle, suggesting wear is gradual but predictable.
What to check before buying a 1993 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%) | 181 | 85.1% | 1.61 |
| Other (2%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 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 1993 Honda Cbr vehicles fall between 22,904 and 39,151 miles.
1993 Honda Cbr — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (31% 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 — 1993 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 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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