Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb 350 S G (1988)

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1988 Honda Cb 350 S G

CarHunch has 375 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 375 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Honda vehicles below.

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Got a specific Honda Cb 350 S G you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

I cannot write a reliability verdict based on this data. The note clearly states there is no MOT test data for this cohort in the DVLA light-vehicle database—the 1988 Honda CB 350 S-G is a motorcycle, which falls outside the scope of standard car MOT testing and this dataset.

What I can tell you is that this is a classic 1980s middleweight motorcycle, a commuter and touring bike that was popular for its reliability and fuel efficiency in its day. Motorcycles registered before 1997 are exempt from MOT testing in the UK, so there is genuinely no government inspection record available for these machines. If you're considering one, focus instead on the service history, the condition of consumables like tyres, brakes, and chain, and whether the engine starts cleanly and runs without obvious wear noise—get a pre-purchase inspection from a motorcycle specialist rather than relying on MOT data that doesn't exist for this vehicle.

MOT statistics not available

We have 375 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1988 Honda Cb 350 S G

Based on MOT data from 375 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch