Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA CB600 F2-Y
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The CB600 F2-Y's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.8 points since 2005, 92.1% to 85.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CB600 F2-Y passes first time 91.1% of the time; by 50k that's 82.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CB600 F2-Y
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
385 | 24.6 | 0.7× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
286 | 18.3 | 0.5× |
| steering and suspension |
|
262 | 16.7 | 0.7× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
209 | 13.4 | 0.9× |
| drive system |
|
103 | 6.6 | 1.1× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
96 | 6.1 | 0.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
71 | 4.5 | 0.8× |
| suspension |
|
60 | 3.8 | 0.7× |
| tyres |
|
54 | 3.5 | 0.7× |
| steering |
|
39 | 2.5 | 0.8× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CB600 F2-Y beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CB500, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CB600 F2-Y.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2000 (86.0%). Lowest: 2001 (84.8%). Every CB600 F2-Y year compared →
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
HONDA CB600 F2-Y FAQ
Is the HONDA CB600 F2-Y reliable?
The HONDA CB600 F2-Y is about average for its class: 85.1% of its 9,928 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2469 of 5428 models.
What does a CB600 F2-Y fail its MOT on most?
brakes: 25% of all defects recorded against failed CB600 F2-Y tests.
What is the best year of CB600 F2-Y to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2000-registered examples do best (86.0%) and 2003 worst (84.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a CB600 F2-Y last?
The median CB600 F2-Y shows 18,283 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 82.6% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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