HONDA CBR600F-M
Pass rate over time
The CBR600F-M's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.3 points since 2006, 77.3% to 73.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR600F-M passes first time 84.8% of the time; by 50k that's 65.6%.
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-M
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
40 | 33.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
22 | 18.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 16.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
12 | 10.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 8.5 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 5.1 |
| body and structure |
|
5 | 4.2 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 1.7 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
1 | 0.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 0.8 |
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-M 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-M.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1991 (71.1% pass). Weakest: 1991 (71.1%).
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.