MOT reliability

Honda Cbf 600

Q: Is the Honda Cbf 600 reliable?

Across 31 Honda Cbf 600 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Cbf 600?

The typical Honda Cbf 600 in our data has covered around 34,444 miles.

31 vehicles · 401 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 31 Honda Cbf 600 vehicles and 401 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cbf 600 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,444 miles.

Vehicles

401

MOT tests

1,976

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cbf 600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cbf 600 MOT tests:

Other58%
Brakes16%
Steering15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Body & structure7%
Lamps & electrical7%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Honda Cbf 600 pass rate by age

How the Honda Cbf 600's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	19	95%
4	23	91%
5	26	85%
6	27	85%
7	29	79%
8	27	78%
9	26	77%
10	29	83%
11	23	87%
12	20	90%
13	24	88%
14	18	89%
15	15	80%
16	14	100%
17	23	65%
18	12	83%
19	8	75%
20	5	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (28), Other (3)

Most common Honda Cbf 600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cbf 600 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (11 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)

Honda Cbf 600 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	2	25	76%	27,116
2010	1	4	100%	114,617
2009	2	19	89%	19,440
2008	6	85	86%	40,914
2007	8	133	86%	30,933
2005	1	18	78%	24,652
2004	1	9	89%	26,311
2003	1	2	100%	4,171
2001	1	23	78%	34,467
2000	1	22	82%	—
1999	3	51	76%	40,198
1998	1	1	100%	42,764

Honda Cbf 600 reliability FAQ

Across 31 Honda Cbf 600 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cbf 600 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b).

The typical Honda Cbf 600 in our data has covered around 34,444 miles.

Compare the Honda Cbf 600

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