HONDA CB 350 S-G
Pass rate over time
The CB 350 S-G's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.7 points since 2006, 73.3% to 70.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CB 350 S-G passes first time 82.5% of the time; by 50k that's 84.8%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CB 350 S-G
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
27 | 32.1 |
| brakes |
|
18 | 21.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
14 | 16.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 6 |
| drive system |
|
5 | 6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
4 | 4.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 4.8 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 3.6 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 3.6 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CB 350 S-G beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (SUZUKI AN400, SUZUKI DR-Z400S, YAMAHA RD350).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB 350 S-G.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1988 (77.1% pass). Weakest: 1987 (70.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.