Honda CBR600F MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.0 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 CBR600F 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 severely18.5%

   81 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.9%

   61 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.1%

   31 occurrences

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.8%

   30 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.4%

   28 occurrences

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play6.4%

   28 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.2%

   27 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.9%

   26 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.2%

   23 occurrences

10. 10.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.2%

    23 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre4.3%

    19 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED3.9%

    17 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR600F tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.3%

   344 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.2%

   293 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.2%

   243 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.0%

   188 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.9%

   183 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.2%

   150 tests

7. 7.Exhaust system leaking or insecure2.5%

   120 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.3%

   108 tests

What gets tested

The CBR600F fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

30,649

Test classes

class 2: 4,711

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 CBR600F?

85.6% unadjusted, from 4,711 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR600F fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 18.5% of failed Honda CBR600F tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (13.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR600F usually have at its MOT?

30,649 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.