HONDA CBR600FS-2
Pass rate over time
The CBR600FS-2's first-time pass rate has fallen 24.9 points since 2006, 88.1% to 63.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CBR600FS-2 passes first time 81.7% of the time; by 20k that's 77.5%.
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 CBR600FS-2
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
27 | 34.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 16.5 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
8 | 10.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 8.9 |
| brakes |
|
7 | 8.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 7.6 |
| drive system |
|
5 | 6.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.5 |
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 CBR600FS-2 beats 3 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 CBR600FS-2.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (85.4% pass). Weakest: 2002 (77.3%).
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.