Honda CBR600FS Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda CBR600FS car check
Is the Honda CBR600FS reliable? We analysed 29,431 real MOT tests across 2,462 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda CBR600FS 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda CBR600FS.
Honda CBR600FS Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda CBR600FS. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda CBR600FS MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda CBR600FS to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda CBR600FS Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda CBR600FS fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda CBR600FS Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda CBR600FS owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda CBR600FS MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda CBR600FS year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 199 | 91.0% | 6,976 | 14,512 | 24,372 |
| 2004 | 397 | 88.4% | 10,399 | 17,364 | 28,773 |
| 2003 | 2,022 | 86.1% | 9,010 | 15,183 | 24,313 |
| 2002 | 12,279 | 85.3% | 11,124 | 17,214 | 25,736 |
| 2001 | 13,153 | 84.3% | 12,268 | 18,396 | 26,501 |
| 2000 | 286 | 83.9% | 17,104 | 23,260 | 31,019 |
| 1999 | 180 | 82.2% | 14,242 | 20,974 | 26,730 |
| 1998 | 127 | 79.5% | 12,120 | 17,826 | 33,298 |
| 1997 | 71 | 80.3% | 21,901 | 25,064 | 30,648 |
| 1996 | 201 | 86.1% | 22,941 | 31,757 | 40,265 |
| 1995 | 170 | 84.7% | 19,195 | 26,506 | 33,621 |
| 1994 | 85 | 82.4% | 10,319 | 18,743 | 27,506 |
| 1991 | 52 | 67.3% | 27,211 | 33,840 | 40,387 |
How Long Does a Honda CBR600FS Last?
Based on 2,462 Honda CBR600FS vehicles on UK roads.
Honda CBR600FS Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda CBR600FS 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 CBR600FS
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.0% MOT pass rate from 199 tests
67.3% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda CBR600FS is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.0% across 199 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda CBR600FS Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CBR600FS THIS CAR | 84.9% | 29,431 | 17,862 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 |
| Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Puretech Ss | 87.7% | 15,267 | 24,786 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda CBR600FS outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda CBR600FSShould you buy a used Honda CBR600FS?
The Honda CBR600FS has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 29,431 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 CBR600FS are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (449 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (231), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (206). 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 CBR600FS owner drives around 831 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 CBR600FS 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.