HONDA CBF 600 N-9
Pass rate over time
The CBF 600 N-9's first-time pass rate has fallen 16.1 points since 2012, 91.9% to 75.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBF 600 N-9 passes first time 87.8% of the time; by 30k that's 74.5%.
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 CBF 600 N-9
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
25 | 29.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
13 | 15.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 11.8 |
| drive system |
|
8 | 9.4 |
| tyres |
|
7 | 8.2 |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 7.1 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 5.9 |
| steering |
|
5 | 5.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 4.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 2.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CBF 600 N-9 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 CBF 600 N-9.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (81.7% pass). Weakest: 2010 (80.0%).
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.