Honda Cb 600 FA-8 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Cb 600 FA-8 reliable? We analysed 4,693 real MOT tests across 429 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Cb 600 FA-8 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and wheel bearings have excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cb 600 FA-8.
Honda Cb 600 FA-8 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Cb 600 FA-8. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Cb 600 FA-8 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Cb 600 FA-8 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Cb 600 FA-8 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Cb 600 FA-8 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Cb 600 FA-8 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cb 600 FA-8 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Cb 600 FA-8 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Cb 600 FA-8 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Cb 600 FA-8 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cb 600 FA-8 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 338 | 86.4% | 8,818 | 13,827 | 20,953 |
| 2009 | 1,101 | 87.7% | 8,680 | 16,016 | 25,975 |
| 2008 | 3,149 | 87.3% | 8,176 | 15,852 | 27,182 |
| 2007 | 50 | 84.0% | 10,006 | 21,560 | 31,023 |
How Long Does a Honda Cb 600 FA-8 Last?
Based on 429 Honda Cb 600 FA-8 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Cb 600 FA-8 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cb 600 FA-8 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 FA-8
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.7% MOT pass rate from 1,101 tests
84.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Cb 600 FA-8 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.7% across 1,101 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — 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 FA-8 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 FA-8 THIS CAR | 87.3% | 4,693 | 15,805 mi | 18 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 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque SE D MHEV A | 91.3% | 2,236 | 29,542 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cb 600 FA-8 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Cb 600 FA-8Should you buy a used Honda Cb 600 FA-8?
The Honda Cb 600 FA-8 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 4,693 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 FA-8 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (36 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (26), and wheel bearings have excessive free play (25). 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cb 600 FA-8 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 FA-8 owner drives around 1,165 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 FA-8 models stay on UK roads for around 18 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.