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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cbr 600 Fs
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.5% MOT pass rate from 605 tests
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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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.