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Honda Cbr 600 Fs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Cbr 600 Fs reliable? We analysed 1,072 real MOT tests across 212 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,072 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.2%
Typical Mileage
16,298mi
Annual Mileage
932mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
25yrs

The Honda Cbr 600 Fs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, reflector on motorcycle missing and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cbr 600 Fs.

Honda Cbr 600 Fs Number Plates

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

Honda Cbr 600 Fs MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

84.8%
2002
85.5%
2001

Honda Cbr 600 Fs Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Honda Cbr 600 Fs 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 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4

Honda Cbr 600 Fs Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
289 mi/yr
Typical
932 mi/yr
Average
1,877 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,246 mi/yr

Honda Cbr 600 Fs MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2002 277 84.8% 12,012 16,313 25,518
2001 605 85.5% 9,346 14,831 22,542

How Long Does a Honda Cbr 600 Fs Last?

Based on 212 Honda Cbr 600 Fs vehicles on UK roads.

Average
9.8 years
Median
7.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
25 years

Honda Cbr 600 Fs Mileage Distribution

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

Median
16,298 mi
75th Percentile
24,849 mi
95th Percentile
41,562 mi
Max Recorded
306,341 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbr 600 Fs

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

Best year
2001

85.5% MOT pass rate from 605 tests

Year to avoid
2002

84.8% MOT pass rate from 277 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 600 Fs is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.5% across 605 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.8% — 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 Fs 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 Fs THIS CAR 86.2% 1,072 16,298 mi 25 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
Vauxhall Van 80% 1,533 61,270 mi 24 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Honda Cbr 600 Fs?

The Honda Cbr 600 Fs has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.2% across 1,072 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 Cbr 600 Fs are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (24 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (22), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (12). 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 Cbr 600 Fs owner drives around 932 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 Fs models stay on UK roads for around 25 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.

Honda Cbr 600 Fs — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cbr 600 Fs reliable?
Based on 1,072 MOT tests, the Honda Cbr 600 Fs has a 86.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cbr 600 Fs?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, reflector on motorcycle missing, and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Honda Cbr 600 Fs do per year?
The typical Honda Cbr 600 Fs does around 932 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Cbr 600 Fs last?
Most Honda Cbr 600 Fs models stay on UK roads for around 25 years based on our analysis of 212 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cbr 600 Fs?
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 Fs?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cbr 600 Fs is 2001 with a 85.5% pass rate across 605 tests.