Honda CBR600FS-2
Real ownership data from 132 UK CBR600FS-2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CBR600FS-2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 17.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.8% |
| Other | fail | 5.2% |
| Brakes | major | 3.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
CBR600FS-2 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30 | 15,702 mi | 716 | 86.71% |
| 2002 | 98 | 18,148 mi | 2,224 | 80.15% |
CBR600FS-2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda CBR600FS-2?
Across 132 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (17.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.8% of all recorded faults), other (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda CBR600FS-2?
The median Honda CBR600FS-2 in the UK has covered 18,044 miles, and typically rides about 1,998 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,973 and 26,309 miles.
Is the Honda CBR600FS-2 reliable?
82.38% of Honda CBR600FS-2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.65 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 132 Honda CBR600FS-2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.