Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HONDA CBR600F-2
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 CBR600F-2's first-time pass rate has fallen 16.3 points since 2006, 89.6% to 73.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR600F-2 passes first time 93.8% of the time; by 40k 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 CBR600F-2
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
57 | 26.9 | 1.1× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
39 | 18.4 | 2.0× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
30 | 14.2 | 0.6× |
| steering and suspension |
|
29 | 13.7 | 1.0× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 7.1 | 0.8× |
| drive system |
|
13 | 6.1 | 1.5× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 4.2 | 1.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 3.3 | 0.9× |
| Items Not Tested |
|
7 | 3.3 | 4.0× |
| body and structure |
|
6 | 2.8 | 1.3× |
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 CBR600F-2 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 CBR600F-2.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2003 (86.5%). Lowest: 1993 (68.1%). Every CBR600F-2 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 CBR600F-2 FAQ
Is the HONDA CBR600F-2 reliable?
The HONDA CBR600F-2 is less reliable than average for its class: 82.1% of its 825 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3165 of 5428 models.
What does a CBR600F-2 fail its MOT on most?
brakes: 27% of all defects recorded against failed CBR600F-2 tests.
What is the best year of CBR600F-2 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2003-registered examples do best (86.5%) and 1993 worst (68.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a CBR600F-2 last?
The median CBR600F-2 shows 19,705 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 74.5% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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