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Honda Cd200 (1980)

171 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

1980 Honda Cd200

CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 1980 Honda Cd200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1980 Honda CD200 passes its MOT at 85.8%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.5% of vehicles—a reassuring picture for a nearly 45-year-old machine. With an average of 0.82 failures and 2.1 advisories per test, this is a relatively trouble-free proposition in the classic bike market.

The median mileage of 23,266 miles is quite low for a vehicle this age, suggesting most surviving examples have been carefully stored or ridden sparingly, which explains the solid pass rate. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on fuel system condition and rubber components (cables, seals, tyres), as these tend to deteriorate in storage regardless of mileage.

Generally reliable 5.8% above UK average
85.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
23,266
typical mileage
15,456–35,294 middle half
3.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.82
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1980 Honda Cd200

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 1980 Honda Cd200 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.

15,456
low mileage
23,266
typical
35,294
high mileage

Half of all 1980 Honda Cd200 vehicles fall between 15,456 and 35,294 miles.

1980 Honda Cd200 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (21% of peak).

48 10 2014 2022

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.

MOT History Averages

5.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.82
Avg failures per vehicle
2.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1980 Honda Cd200

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 28%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 11.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 10.2%
    Steering headbearing has slight free play
  • 8.1%
    Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
  • 8.1%
    Motorcycle structure slightly corroded
  • 7.5%
    Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.
  • 6.9%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 6.6%
    Drive chain slightly loose

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1980. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cd200:

1981