Honda CB200 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CB200 reliable? We analysed 1,594 real MOT tests across 371 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB200 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. and direction indicators not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB200.
Honda CB200 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB200. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB200 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB200 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB200 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CB200 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CB200 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB200 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB200 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB200 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 78 | 91.0% | 22,243 | 42,353 | 52,407 |
| 1978 | 169 | 85.8% | 14,834 | 19,873 | 30,071 |
| 1977 | 328 | 86.0% | 10,672 | 18,129 | 24,534 |
| 1976 | 358 | 87.4% | 11,812 | 19,815 | 29,016 |
| 1975 | 372 | 86.3% | 10,060 | 17,462 | 28,126 |
| 1974 | 94 | 81.9% | 12,699 | 19,130 | 26,999 |
How Long Does a Honda CB200 Last?
Based on 371 Honda CB200 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CB200 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB200 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 CB200
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.0% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
81.9% MOT pass rate from 94 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB200 is 1980, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.0% across 78 tests. The 1974 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB200 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB200 THIS CAR | 86.4% | 1,594 | 18,902 mi | 52 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 |
| Fiat Dino | 81.4% | 705 | 58,281 mi | 54 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB200 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CB200Should you buy a used Honda CB200?
The Honda CB200 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 1,594 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 CB200 are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (17 recorded failures), roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (11), and direction indicators not working (8). 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 CB200 owner drives around 145 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 CB200 models stay on UK roads for around 52 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.