Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 348 vehicles, the 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cb 600 F 2 (2002)

348 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.5% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2

CarHunch analysed 348 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 348 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2002 Honda CB 600 F-2 fails MOT at a higher rate than average, with a 73.2% first-time pass rate against the UK baseline of 80%; this isn't alarming territory, but it signals you should budget for maintenance work if buying one. The 14.7% of bikes that have suffered dangerous defects is moderate rather than concerning, so structural or safety issues aren't a widespread pattern with this model.

These bikes are showing relatively low mileage for their age (median 17,355 miles), which typically means better condition, yet they still average 1.74 failures per test—suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse or neglect. The high advisory count of 6.2 per vehicle points to accumulated small issues across electrics, fasteners, and consumables; before purchase, ask for the last three MOT certificates and budget £200–400 for typical remedial work to get one through its next test.

The 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.74

Over 11.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–25k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 348 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2

Based on MOT data from 348 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (94%)	327	85.3%	1.83

Colour Breakdown

Based on 584 Honda Cb 600 F 2 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 44%

257

Black 32.2%

188

Yellow 21.7%

127

White 1.2%

Red 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,355

typical

11,205

low mileage

24,718

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2 vehicles fall between 11,205 and 24,718 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,205 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,205–24,718 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2s sit.

⚠ Over 33,369 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2002 Honda Cb 600 F 2s are still active.

93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.74

Avg failures per vehicle

6.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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