HONDA CBR600F-J
Pass rate over time
The CBR600F-J's first-time pass rate has risen 4.6 points since 2006, 64.8% to 69.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR600F-J passes first time 82.4% of the time; by 50k that's 71.9%.
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-J
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
66 | 30.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
55 | 25.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
44 | 20.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 7 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
11 | 5.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 4.7 |
| body and structure |
|
4 | 1.9 |
| drive system |
|
4 | 1.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 1.4 |
| steering |
|
2 | 0.9 |
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 CBR600F-J beats 0 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-J.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1988 (74.9% pass). Weakest: 1988 (74.9%).
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.