Honda CB
Real ownership data from 4,571 UK CB motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 6.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.2% |
| Suspension | major | 4.5% |
| Other | major | 2.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
CB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 359 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 416 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 481 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 221 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 29 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 80 | 2,662 mi | 423 | 98.63% |
| 2020 | 152 | 4,691 mi | 638 | 95.7% |
| 2019 | 119 | 5,530 mi | 634 | 95.74% |
| 2018 | 27 | 11,748 mi | 1,302 | 100% |
| 2017 | 33 | 5,976 mi | 559 | 96.15% |
| 2016 | 55 | 15,146 mi | 349 | 90.91% |
| 2015 | 50 | 16,321 mi | 624 | 87.5% |
| 2014 | 26 | 16,001 mi | 735 | 89.33% |
| 2013 | 143 | 10,826 mi | 754 | 93% |
| 2012 | 13 | 11,789 mi | 329 | 87.64% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10,670 mi | 134 | 81.48% |
| 2008 | 27 | 20,538 mi | 978 | 90.12% |
| 2007 | 69 | 20,954 mi | 1,176 | 85.48% |
| 2006 | 62 | 22,164 mi | 1,352 | 85.49% |
| 2005 | 62 | 28,125 mi | 1,361 | 85.63% |
CB questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB?
Across 4,571 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (6.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB?
The median Honda CB in the UK has covered 20,431 miles, and typically rides about 504 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,476 and 33,865 miles.
Is the Honda CB reliable?
85.75% of Honda CB MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.66 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,571 Honda CB motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.