Honda CB160
Real ownership data from 56 UK CB160 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB160 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 19.2% |
| Wheels | fail | 8.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 8.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.1% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.1% |
| Other | major | 4.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
CB160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 12,201 mi | 117 | 87.5% |
| 1966 | 14 | 16,206 mi | 110 | 91.94% |
| 1965 | 9 | 15,091 mi | 118 | 85.29% |
CB160 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB160?
Across 56 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.2% of all recorded faults), wheels (8.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB160?
The median Honda CB160 in the UK has covered 11,666 miles, and typically rides about 109 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,198 and 20,126 miles.
Is the Honda CB160 reliable?
89.04% of Honda CB160 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.3 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 56 Honda CB160 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.