Honda CB600F Hornet
Real ownership data from 14,226 UK CB600F Hornet motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CB600F Hornet problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid leaks | major | 9.3% |
| Fuel system | fail | 7.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7% |
| Corrosion | major | 4.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Electrical | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
CB600F Hornet mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 123 | 18,956 mi | 1,248 | 85.95% |
| 2012 | 202 | 20,628 mi | 1,557 | 87.7% |
| 2011 | 276 | 20,318 mi | 1,532 | 85.89% |
| 2010 | 397 | 21,072 mi | 1,476 | 88.09% |
| 2009 | 453 | 22,962 mi | 1,521 | 85.91% |
| 2008 | 827 | 22,848 mi | 1,586 | 86.1% |
| 2007 | 951 | 22,880 mi | 1,398 | 85.05% |
| 2006 | 503 | 23,278 mi | 1,307 | 84.06% |
| 2005 | 480 | 23,196 mi | 1,309 | 82.79% |
| 2004 | 515 | 24,706 mi | 1,490 | 82.79% |
| 2003 | 1,288 | 23,366 mi | 1,304 | 83.43% |
| 2002 | 1,483 | 24,494 mi | 1,186 | 83.72% |
| 2001 | 1,776 | 25,428 mi | 1,188 | 83.01% |
| 2000 | 1,169 | 27,518 mi | 1,198 | 82.67% |
| 1999 | 2,170 | 28,111 mi | 1,174 | 78.33% |
| 1998 | 1,552 | 28,732 mi | 1,124 | 77.54% |
| 1997 | 10 | 29,202 mi | 1,463 | 81.08% |
| 1996 | 9 | 25,662 mi | 790 | 76.74% |
| 1995 | 8 | 29,224 mi | 684 | 76.39% |
| 1994 | 10 | 32,603 mi | 1,210 | 81.01% |
CB600F Hornet questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CB600F Hornet?
Across 14,226 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are fluid leaks (9.3% of all recorded faults), fuel system (7.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CB600F Hornet?
The median Honda CB600F Hornet in the UK has covered 25,125 miles, and typically rides about 1,272 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,336 and 36,882 miles.
Is the Honda CB600F Hornet reliable?
82.59% of Honda CB600F Hornet MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 14,226 Honda CB600F Hornet motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.