HONDA CBR 600 F-B
Pass rate over time
The CBR 600 F-B's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.0 points since 2014, 95.0% to 90.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR 600 F-B passes first time 95.1% of the time; by 20k that's 84.8%.
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 CBR 600 F-B
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
5 | 25 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 15 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 15 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 10 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 10 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 5 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 5 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 5 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 5 |
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 CBR 600 F-B beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, YAMAHA YZF-R6, SUZUKI GSXR600).
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 CBR 600 F-B.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (91.0% pass). Weakest: 2011 (91.0%).
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.