Honda Cd200tb (1983)
1983 Honda Cd200tb
CarHunch analysed 365 real MOT records for the 1983 Honda Cd200tb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1983 Honda CD200TB is fundamentally unreliable by modern standards, with a first-time pass rate of just 10.6% against the UK average of 80%—meaning nine out of ten examples fail their MOT. Dangerous defects are mercifully rare at 0.5%, but the consistently poor outcomes suggest these bikes are either heavily worn, poorly maintained, or both.
At nearly 29,000 miles on average, these are well-used machines for their age, and the low failure count per vehicle (0.11) actually reflects that most have already been retired from the road. If you're considering one, treat it as a project requiring significant restoration work: budget for a thorough inspection by a specialist mechanic before committing, and expect to spend considerably on bringing it back to roadworthy condition.
What to check before buying a 1983 Honda Cd200tb
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 (100%) | 364 | 10.3% | 0.11 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1983 Honda Cd200tb 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 1983 Honda Cd200tb vehicles fall between 17,543 and 36,323 miles.
1983 Honda Cd200tb — Still on the Road
10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 — 56% of the peak remain.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 1983 Honda Cd200tb
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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23.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.5%
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded.
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14.5%
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded.
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12.7%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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9.1%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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8.2%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
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8.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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8.2%
Headlamp aim too low
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983. Counts include advisories and failures.
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