Honda CB600 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CB600 car check
Is the Honda CB600 reliable? We analysed 51,340 real MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CB600 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 shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CB600.
Honda CB600 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CB600. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CB600 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CB600 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CB600 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CB600 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CB600 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CB600 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CB600 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CB600 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 186 | 85.5% | 8,554 | 15,418 | 22,368 |
| 2011 | 343 | 87.5% | 8,350 | 15,872 | 27,056 |
| 2010 | 846 | 89.0% | 7,436 | 13,925 | 25,453 |
| 2009 | 985 | 85.8% | 7,542 | 13,521 | 23,650 |
| 2008 | 2,001 | 88.4% | 7,735 | 14,982 | 24,885 |
| 2007 | 2,549 | 87.4% | 8,910 | 15,573 | 27,004 |
| 2006 | 1,658 | 87.0% | 7,591 | 14,016 | 24,920 |
| 2005 | 1,527 | 84.3% | 8,552 | 16,472 | 29,994 |
| 2004 | 1,946 | 85.6% | 8,710 | 17,092 | 27,090 |
| 2003 | 5,249 | 85.8% | 9,724 | 16,861 | 26,892 |
| 2002 | 6,785 | 85.7% | 10,726 | 18,047 | 27,882 |
| 2001 | 7,167 | 85.1% | 11,609 | 19,213 | 29,084 |
| 2000 | 5,093 | 84.4% | 12,920 | 21,588 | 31,254 |
| 1999 | 8,418 | 81.3% | 13,870 | 22,241 | 32,404 |
| 1998 | 6,156 | 80.2% | 15,814 | 24,076 | 33,860 |
| 1997 | 58 | 84.5% | 15,940 | 30,718 | 38,140 |
| 1993 | 90 | 80.0% | 27,451 | 31,486 | 59,500 |
How Long Does a Honda CB600 Last?
Based on 4,424 Honda CB600 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CB600 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CB600 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 CB600
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.0% MOT pass rate from 846 tests
80.0% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CB600 is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 846 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CB600 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB600 THIS CAR | 84.4% | 51,340 | 19,411 mi | 28 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 |
| Alfa Romeo Gtv | 65.7% | 93,802 | 80,546 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CB600 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CB600Should you buy a used Honda CB600?
The Honda CB600 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% across 51,340 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 CB600 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (773 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (476), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (379). 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.
A typical Honda CB600 owner drives around 929 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 CB600 models stay on UK roads for around 28 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.