Honda Cbr (2018)
2018 Honda Cbr
CarHunch analysed 1,216 real MOT records for the 2018 Honda Cbr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Honda CBR passes its MOT at 83.3%, which is solidly above the UK average of 80%, signalling reliable baseline engineering. However, one in ten bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on braking and suspension components.
These bikes are running low mileage for their age—a median of just 6,913 miles suggests many are weekend or fair-weather machines—which generally bodes well for longevity. With an average of 0.42 failures and 1.8 advisories per test, routine wear items like tyres and consumables are the typical concern rather than structural problems; budget for preventative tyre checks and chain maintenance before your next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2018 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Honda Cbr vehicles fall between 4,244 and 11,849 miles.
2018 Honda Cbr — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 805 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% 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 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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50.9%
Exhaust noisy
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28.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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17.4%
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15.7%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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14.9%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.7%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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