Honda CB650SC-C
Real ownership data from 332 UK CB650SC-C motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB650SC-C problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 14.8% |
| Brakes | fail | 7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5% |
| Suspension | major | 4.3% |
| Other | fail | 2.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
CB650SC-C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | 25,140 mi | 428 | 85% |
| 1984 | 13 | 29,434 mi | 140 | 80% |
| 1983 | 229 | 28,014 mi | 184 | 79.42% |
| 1982 | 66 | 33,518 mi | 310 | 83.72% |
| 1981 | 5 | 14,901 mi | 28 | 75% |
CB650SC-C questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB650SC-C?
Across 332 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (7% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB650SC-C?
The median Honda CB650SC-C in the UK has covered 28,064 miles, and typically rides about 184 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 21,899 and 39,198 miles.
Is the Honda CB650SC-C reliable?
80.16% of Honda CB650SC-C MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.9 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 332 Honda CB650SC-C motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.