Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 233 vehicles, the 2003 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 2003 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 (2003)

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

2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2

CarHunch analysed 233 real MOT records for the 2003 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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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.

We have limited data for the 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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)

17.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.13

Over 12.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 11k–25k

For context

These stats describe 233 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 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2

Based on MOT data from 233 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.6% 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 (95%)	221	84.8%	2.24

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 2003 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.

18,295

typical

10,534

low mileage

24,926

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2 vehicles fall between 10,534 and 24,926 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,534 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.

✓ 10,534–24,926 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2s sit.

⚠ Over 33,650 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 2s are still active.

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.
* 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

12.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.13

Avg failures per vehicle

7.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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