Honda CBF600
Real ownership data from 6,389 UK CBF600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CBF600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 17% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 12.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 12.1% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 8.5% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 8.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 6% |
| Electrical | minor | 5.9% |
| Frame and structure | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
CBF600 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 24 | 24,105 mi | 2,617 | 83.15% |
| 2011 | 194 | 21,978 mi | 1,528 | 88.21% |
| 2010 | 376 | 29,070 mi | 2,023 | 85.25% |
| 2009 | 656 | 29,026 mi | 1,706 | 86.19% |
| 2008 | 905 | 27,224 mi | 1,638 | 86.18% |
| 2007 | 626 | 26,411 mi | 1,502 | 85.29% |
| 2006 | 853 | 26,184 mi | 1,593 | 84.73% |
| 2005 | 1,096 | 29,504 mi | 1,676 | 83.34% |
| 2004 | 1,255 | 30,011 mi | 1,716 | 84.13% |
| 2003 | 65 | 19,970 mi | 1,354 | 85.87% |
| 2002 | 33 | 22,989 mi | 994 | 79.66% |
| 2001 | 59 | 18,709 mi | 1,253 | 81.77% |
| 2000 | 45 | 23,951 mi | 969 | 85.2% |
| 1999 | 80 | 24,727 mi | 922 | 77.86% |
| 1998 | 69 | 23,016 mi | 901 | 79.69% |
| 1997 | 6 | 38,666 mi | 1,295 | 83.1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 39,938 mi | 2,525 | 81.69% |
| 1994 | 10 | 31,063 mi | 1,027 | 73.24% |
| 1991 | 5 | 43,283 mi | 1,502 | 75% |
CBF600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CBF600?
Across 6,389 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (17% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (12.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (12.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CBF600?
The median Honda CBF600 in the UK has covered 27,646 miles, and typically rides about 1,626 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,806 and 44,269 miles.
Is the Honda CBF600 reliable?
84.67% of Honda CBF600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 6,389 Honda CBF600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.