Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Honda Cb?

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 2016 Honda Cb?

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 2016 Honda Cb?

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.

Is the 2016 Honda Cb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,631 vehicles, the 2016 Honda Cb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Cb?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Honda Cb are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.9% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (29.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Honda Cb?

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 (2016)

1,631 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Honda Cb

CarHunch analysed 1,631 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Cb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Honda CB is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.5% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80%—this is a genuinely strong performer. However, 17.2% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist as a buyer.

At an average mileage of 14,136 km, these Hondas are running relatively lightly for their age, suggesting they've been used conservatively. The low failure rate (0.55 per vehicle) and modest advisory count (2.5 per vehicle) mean most issues are minor; when you're viewing one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the 17% dangerous defect concern—brakes, steering, and lights especially.

The 2016 Honda Cb passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (92.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 6.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 6k–18k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,631 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,631 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 29.9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 29.7%

Exhaust noisy

Other issues 22.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Brake wear 19.2%

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 17.5%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 4.9%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Honda Cb

Based on MOT data from 1,631 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.2% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 11,369 Honda Cb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 31%

3,529

Black 27.5%

3,132

White 18.4%

2,088

Silver 7.7%

870

Blue 5.7%

653

Yellow 3.6%

411

Orange 2.8%

317

Brown 1.2%

133

Grey 0.8%

Green 0.7%

Multi-colour 0.4%

Gold 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Honda Cb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,830

typical

6,238

low mileage

17,586

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Honda Cb vehicles fall between 6,238 and 17,586 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,238 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,238–17,586 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Honda Cbs sit.

⚠ Over 23,741 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Honda Cb — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Honda Cbs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 1,183 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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