HONDA CBR600F-K
Pass rate over time
The CBR600F-K's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.6 points since 2006, 71.4% to 61.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR600F-K passes first time 72.3% of the time; by 50k that's 65.4%.
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-K
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
74 | 31.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
56 | 23.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
38 | 16.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
20 | 8.5 |
| drive system |
|
15 | 6.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
9 | 3.8 |
| body and structure |
|
7 | 3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 2.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 2.1 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 1.7 |
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-K 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-K.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1989 (69.3% pass). Weakest: 1989 (69.3%).
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.