Honda Cb Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cb reliable? We analysed 69,808 real MOT tests across 11,557 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb.
Honda Cb Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cb fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cb Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cb models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cb Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 253 | 92.1% | 2,779 | 5,539 | 10,574 |
| 2019 | 3,364 | 92.6% | 3,670 | 6,675 | 11,679 |
| 2018 | 10,541 | 93.0% | 4,187 | 7,644 | 13,064 |
| 2017 | 12,999 | 92.6% | 4,832 | 8,972 | 15,745 |
| 2016 | 10,709 | 91.1% | 6,009 | 11,185 | 19,071 |
| 2015 | 11,537 | 90.9% | 6,232 | 11,430 | 19,807 |
| 2014 | 9,903 | 90.6% | 6,364 | 12,292 | 21,516 |
| 2013 | 1,383 | 89.0% | 6,470 | 12,307 | 21,650 |
| 2012 | 107 | 89.7% | 2,727 | 6,398 | 13,710 |
| 2011 | 147 | 87.8% | 3,030 | 6,546 | 13,422 |
| 2010 | 118 | 88.1% | 4,880 | 12,309 | 28,769 |
| 2009 | 207 | 89.9% | 6,328 | 17,181 | 23,322 |
| 2008 | 284 | 87.7% | 7,669 | 13,100 | 21,745 |
| 2007 | 229 | 83.8% | 8,505 | 14,061 | 23,579 |
| 2006 | 94 | 92.6% | 12,638 | 18,772 | 32,594 |
| 2005 | 132 | 87.9% | 12,142 | 16,481 | 29,096 |
| 2003 | 166 | 83.7% | 12,879 | 23,360 | 37,430 |
| 2002 | 173 | 86.1% | 17,072 | 30,154 | 43,675 |
| 2001 | 247 | 86.6% | 9,686 | 18,592 | 30,848 |
| 2000 | 157 | 84.1% | 16,361 | 26,720 | 41,607 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb Last?
Based on 11,557 Honda Cb vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cb
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.0% MOT pass rate from 10,541 tests
74.8% MOT pass rate from 127 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 10,541 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cb Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cb THIS CAR | 90.9% | 69,808 | 10,876 mi | 13 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser | 81.6% | 68,971 | 59,072 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CbShould you buy a used Honda Cb?
The Honda Cb has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 69,808 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 120 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cb with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Cb owner drives around 1,059 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cb models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.