Honda CB350 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CB350 car check
Is the Honda CB350 reliable? We analysed 3,411 real MOT tests across 642 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB350 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 tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB350.
Honda CB350 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB350. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB350 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB350 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB350 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CB350 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CB350 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB350 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB350 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB350 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 62 | 85.5% | 5,572 | 11,119 | 19,166 |
| 1989 | 133 | 81.2% | 26,558 | 44,831 | 51,064 |
| 1988 | 737 | 80.3% | 28,697 | 41,353 | 55,166 |
| 1987 | 789 | 78.2% | 25,566 | 35,038 | 45,344 |
| 1986 | 637 | 77.7% | 30,370 | 41,349 | 57,412 |
| 1974 | 146 | 82.9% | 18,344 | 26,370 | 35,985 |
| 1973 | 278 | 84.9% | 14,769 | 21,832 | 28,627 |
| 1972 | 116 | 81.0% | 12,336 | 17,810 | 22,984 |
| 1971 | 69 | 89.9% | 12,298 | 14,745 | 19,998 |
How Long Does a Honda CB350 Last?
Based on 642 Honda CB350 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CB350 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB350 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 CB350
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.9% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
77.7% MOT pass rate from 637 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB350 is 1971, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.9% across 69 tests. The 1986 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB350 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB350 THIS CAR | 80.7% | 3,411 | 32,378 mi | 55 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 |
| Kawasaki AR125 | 74% | 1,325 | 18,056 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB350 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CB350Should you buy a used Honda CB350?
The Honda CB350 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.7% across 3,411 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 CB350 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (40 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (37), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (32). 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 CB350 owner drives around 393 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 CB350 models stay on UK roads for around 55 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.