Honda CB100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CB100 car check
Is the Honda CB100 reliable? We analysed 1,666 real MOT tests across 431 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB100.
Honda CB100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CB100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CB100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 149 | 75.2% | 12,143 | 16,373 | 24,055 |
| 1985 | 117 | 76.1% | 13,069 | 22,868 | 35,580 |
| 1984 | 140 | 84.3% | 11,001 | 18,310 | 23,278 |
| 1983 | 251 | 79.3% | 9,778 | 15,570 | 25,072 |
| 1982 | 270 | 79.6% | 11,054 | 16,677 | 23,845 |
| 1981 | 160 | 76.9% | 12,110 | 17,852 | 24,854 |
| 1980 | 260 | 75.8% | 10,638 | 17,147 | 25,356 |
| 1979 | 136 | 77.2% | 11,206 | 16,395 | 21,166 |
How Long Does a Honda CB100 Last?
Based on 431 Honda CB100 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CB100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB100 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 CB100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.3% MOT pass rate from 140 tests
75.2% MOT pass rate from 149 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB100 is 1984, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.3% across 140 tests. The 1986 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB100 THIS CAR | 78.3% | 1,666 | 17,017 mi | 47 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 |
| Sym AV05W Symply 50 | 83% | 1,118 | 10,776 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB100 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CB100Should you buy a used Honda CB100?
The Honda CB100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.3% across 1,666 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda CB100 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (26 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (25), and direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (19). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda CB100 owner drives around 207 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 CB100 models stay on UK roads for around 47 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.