Honda Cb 600 F 4 (2004)
2004 Honda Cb 600 F 4
CarHunch analysed 237 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Cb 600 F 4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Honda CB 600 F-4 passes its MOT at 78.7%, just slightly below the UK average of 80%, which is respectable for a 20-year-old sports bike. However, nearly one in five of these machines (18.6%) have shown a dangerous defect at some point, so condition checking by a knowledgeable mechanic before purchase is worth the investment.
These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age—a median of just 17,860 miles—suggesting many are garage queens or lightly ridden, which generally points to better mechanical condition. The average bike fails on 1.84 items and picks up 6.6 advisory notes per test, typically minor wear issues; a pre-purchase inspection focused on chain, brakes, and fuel system reliability will tell you whether you're looking at a well-maintained example or one that's been neglected.
What to check before buying a 2004 Honda Cb 600 F 4
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.
Before you buy a Honda Cb 600 F 4
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 232 | 78.2% | 1.88 |
| Other (2%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Honda Cb 600 F 4 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 2004 Honda Cb 600 F 4 vehicles fall between 9,588 and 24,892 miles.
2004 Honda Cb 600 F 4 — Still on the Road
64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% 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
Found a specific Honda Cb 600 F 4?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.
Other model years — Honda Cb 600 F 4: