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Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c reliable? We analysed 3,717 real MOT tests across 429 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,717 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.7%
Typical Mileage
12,256mi
Annual Mileage
1,009mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
14yrs

The Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c.

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.5%
2013
90.5%
2012

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 16

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
343 mi/yr
Typical
1,009 mi/yr
Average
1,813 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,401 mi/yr

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 2,814 89.5% 6,671 12,044 19,901
2012 821 90.5% 7,755 13,449 21,319

How Long Does a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Last?

Based on 429 Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c vehicles on UK roads.

Average
10.2 years
Median
11.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
14 years

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
12,256 mi
75th Percentile
20,170 mi
95th Percentile
42,044 mi
Max Recorded
107,863 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2012

90.5% MOT pass rate from 821 tests

Year to avoid
2013

89.5% MOT pass rate from 2,814 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.5% across 821 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c THIS CAR 89.7% 3,717 12,256 mi 14 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
Ford Mondeo Titanium TDCI 92.8% 1,742 78,902 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c?

The Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.7% across 3,717 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 15 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

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 Cbr 600 Fa-c 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 Cbr 600 Fa-c owner drives around 1,009 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 Cbr 600 Fa-c models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. 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.

Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c reliable?
Based on 3,717 MOT tests, the Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c has a 89.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm.
How many miles does a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c do per year?
The typical Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c does around 1,009 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c last?
Most Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c models stay on UK roads for around 14 years based on our analysis of 429 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 600 Fa-c is 2012 with a 90.5% pass rate across 821 tests.