Honda Cb 600 F5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Cb 600 F5 car check
Is the Honda Cb 600 F5 reliable? We analysed 1,639 real MOT tests across 124 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb 600 F5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 600 F5.
Honda Cb 600 F5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 600 F5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 600 F5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 600 F5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 600 F5 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cb 600 F5 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cb 600 F5 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cb 600 F5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cb 600 F5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 600 F5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 600 F5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 600 F5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 93 | 81.7% | 12,882 | 24,500 | 46,601 |
| 2006 | 209 | 90.0% | 7,647 | 12,480 | 21,707 |
| 2005 | 1,315 | 84.0% | 9,121 | 16,420 | 27,774 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 600 F5 Last?
Based on 124 Honda Cb 600 F5 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 600 F5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 600 F5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cb 600 F5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.0% MOT pass rate from 209 tests
81.7% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 600 F5 is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.0% across 209 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Cb 600 F5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Cb 600 F5 THIS CAR | 84.7% | 1,639 | 16,240 mi | 21 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Jazz | 81% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T-gdi MHEV | 88.5% | 2,021 | 29,334 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 600 F5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cb 600 F5Should you buy a used Honda Cb 600 F5?
The Honda Cb 600 F5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.7% across 1,639 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Cb 600 F5 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (11 recorded failures), tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (11), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (10). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cb 600 F5 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Cb 600 F5 owner drives around 1,070 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Cb 600 F5 models stay on UK roads for around 21 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.