Honda C200
Real ownership data from 69 UK C200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common C200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 7.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.4% |
| Brakes | prs | 2.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 2.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.9% |
| Other | fail | 2.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
C200 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 21 | 12,191 mi | 76 | 91.8% |
| 1964 | 25 | 13,100 mi | 142 | 92.05% |
C200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda C200?
Across 69 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.2% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda C200?
The median Honda C200 in the UK has covered 14,135 miles, and typically rides about 70 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,653 and 23,411 miles.
Is the Honda C200 reliable?
91.34% of Honda C200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.27 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 69 Honda C200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.