Honda CB72
Real ownership data from 114 UK CB72 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB72 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 19.3% |
| Other | fail | 10.1% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.7% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 5% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.1% |
| Wheels | fail | 3.2% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 2.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
CB72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 9 | 24,674 mi | 223 | 96.55% |
| 1966 | 14 | 16,656 mi | 273 | 89.77% |
| 1965 | 23 | 17,771 mi | 76 | 91.07% |
| 1964 | 14 | 22,316 mi | 87 | 93.55% |
| 1963 | 13 | 21,540 mi | 42 | 91.76% |
CB72 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB72?
Across 114 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.3% of all recorded faults), other (10.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB72?
The median Honda CB72 in the UK has covered 20,130 miles, and typically rides about 112 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,670 and 27,597 miles.
Is the Honda CB72 reliable?
91.85% of Honda CB72 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.32 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 114 Honda CB72 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.