Based on 100 MOT tests from 17 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every HONDA CB has the same fault.
HONDA CB's have a excellent reliability rating of 877/999. The score was calculated from the average of every HONDA CB that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 888/999Excellent | 80,538 miles | 1,385 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 865/999Excellent | 84,146 miles | 806 vehicles |
Based on 100 MOT tests from 17 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
100
Pass rate
90%
Median mileage
14,544 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every HONDA CB has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 750 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore MOT data includes 8 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 9 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.
What to inspect
Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Example MOT wording: EXHAUST NOISY (7.1.2)
VehicleScore MOT data includes 2 advisory comments and 2 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) LESS THAN 1.5 MM THICK (3.2.A1F(I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 4 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.3(II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 3 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: FRONT STOP LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE IMMEDIATELY A BRAKE APPLIES (1.3.1A)
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
Not enough VehicleScore data for year-by-year conclusions.
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Exhaust. Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Common problems tell you what can affect HONDA CBs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.