Honda Cb (2017)
2017 Honda Cb
CarHunch analysed 2,285 real MOT records for the 2017 Honda Cb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Honda CB is a genuinely reliable prospect: a 94% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 11.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a low figure that suggests no systemic safety concerns. With an average of just 0.39 failures per vehicle, this model is holding up exceptionally well.
These bikes are typically ridden sparingly, with a median mileage of just 8,723 miles at test time, so you're usually looking at well-looked-after machines. The 2.4 advisories per vehicle are mostly minor wear items rather than serious faults—the sort of thing that comes with age rather than poor build. Check service history carefully when buying: this model rewards owners who maintain it properly, so buy one with full records and you'll likely have years of trouble-free riding ahead.
What to check before buying a 2017 Honda Cb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Honda Cb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Honda Cb vehicles fall between 5,042 and 14,620 miles.
2017 Honda Cb — Still on the Road
1,564 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Honda Cb
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.7%
Exhaust noisy
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23.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.8%
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19.2%
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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17.5%
Drive chain slightly loose
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10.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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8.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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