Honda CM200 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CM200 car check
Is the Honda CM200 reliable? We analysed 1,209 real MOT tests across 227 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CM200 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include drive chain excessively loose, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and direction indicators not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CM200.
Honda CM200 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CM200. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CM200 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CM200 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CM200 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CM200 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CM200 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CM200 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CM200 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CM200 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 90 | 86.7% | 17,532 | 27,514 | 32,768 |
| 1982 | 209 | 81.8% | 21,784 | 27,128 | 39,344 |
| 1981 | 608 | 83.1% | 13,851 | 22,407 | 35,194 |
| 1980 | 232 | 81.9% | 13,386 | 19,395 | 32,209 |
How Long Does a Honda CM200 Last?
Based on 227 Honda CM200 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CM200 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CM200 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 CM200
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.7% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
81.8% MOT pass rate from 209 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CM200 is 1983, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 90 tests. The 1982 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CM200 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CM200 THIS CAR | 83.1% | 1,209 | 24,744 mi | 46 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 |
| Kia Sportage Gt-line S Isg | 88% | 1,388 | 26,984 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CM200 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CM200Should you buy a used Honda CM200?
The Honda CM200 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.1% across 1,209 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 CM200 are drive chain excessively loose (11 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (9), and direction indicators not working (7). 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 CM200 owner drives around 252 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 CM200 models stay on UK roads for around 46 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.