Honda Cb 600 F 2 (2003)
2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2
CarHunch analysed 233 real MOT records for the 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Honda CB 600 F-2 sits almost exactly at the UK average with a 79.6% first-time pass rate, so reliability is broadly in line with expectations for a 20-year-old bike—neither a standout nor a concern, though 17.6% of these machines have shown a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection. The median mileage of just 18,295 miles is remarkably low for the age, suggesting many examples are weekend or collection bikes rather than hard-used commuters, yet the average of 2.13 failures and 7.4 advisories per test tells you that electrical gremlins, wear items, and brake issues are common enough that a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows motorcycles is non-negotiable.
What to check before buying a 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 221 | 78.7% | 2.24 |
| Other (5%) | 12 | 96.9% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2 vehicles fall between 10,534 and 24,926 miles.
2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2 — Still on the Road
71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% 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.
MOT History Averages
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