Honda CBR600F-2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda CBR600F-2 reliable? We analysed 793 real MOT tests across 110 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CBR600F-2 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 CBR600F-2.
Honda CBR600F-2 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CBR600F-2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CBR600F-2 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CBR600F-2 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CBR600F-2 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CBR600F-2 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CBR600F-2 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda CBR600F-2 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda CBR600F-2 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CBR600F-2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CBR600F-2 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CBR600F-2 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 304 | 86.8% | 8,250 | 15,132 | 29,371 |
| 2002 | 343 | 87.2% | 9,614 | 17,958 | 26,632 |
Honda CBR600F-2 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CBR600F-2 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 CBR600F-2
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.2% MOT pass rate from 343 tests
86.8% MOT pass rate from 304 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CBR600F-2 is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.2% across 343 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CBR600F-2 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CBR600F-2 THIS CAR | 87.8% | 793 | 18,148 mi | 24 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 |
| Kawasaki Ex 650 Eds | 86.8% | 1,087 | 11,064 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CBR600F-2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda CBR600F-2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 793 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 CBR600F-2 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (24 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (8), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (3). 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 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 CBR600F-2 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 CBR600F-2 owner drives around 884 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 CBR600F-2 models stay on UK roads for around 24 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.