Honda CBR600FS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.0 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 CBR600FS 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 severely24.1%

   14 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution12.1%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.1%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre12.1%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.3%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.A lamp missing or inoperative8.6%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.9%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.9%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.9%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.9%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.9%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear5.2%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda CBR600FS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.7%

   61 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.3%

   58 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.7%

   36 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.9%

   31 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.5%

   28 tests

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

   20 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.9%

   18 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.8%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The CBR600FS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

27,027

Test classes

class 2: 627

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 CBR600FS?

84.5% unadjusted, from 627 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda CBR600FS fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 24.1% of failed Honda CBR600FS tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (12.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda CBR600FS usually have at its MOT?

27,027 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.