Honda CBF600 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.0 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda CBF600 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely22.4%

   32 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.4%

   22 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm12.6%

   18 occurrences

4. 4.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.7%

   11 occurrences

5. 5.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc7.0%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play7.0%

   10 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.3%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.3%

   9 occurrences

9. 9.Audible warning not working5.6%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.Contaminated with oil, grease etc5.6%

    8 occurrences

11. 11.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement4.9%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.9%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBF600 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.8%

   139 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.6%

   89 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.7%

   75 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.4%

   70 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.3%

   53 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.2%

   51 tests

7. 7.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.0%

   48 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.6%

   42 tests

What gets tested

The CBF600 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

32,029

Test classes

class 2: 1,588

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda CBF600?

83.6% unadjusted, from 1,588 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBF600 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 22.4% of failed Honda CBF600 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (15.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBF600 usually have at its MOT?

32,029 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.