Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02?

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 F2 02?

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 F2 02?

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 F2 02 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles, the 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.8%, 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 F2 02?

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 F2 02 (2002)

205 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.8% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02

CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Honda CB 600 F2-02 is right on par with the UK average, posting an 80.6% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, so reliability is broadly unremarkable for a 22-year-old middleweight sports bike. About one in six of these bikes (17.1%) have picked up a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously during any pre-purchase inspection.

At just under 20,000 miles median, these machines have been treated relatively gently for their age, suggesting decent owner care. The average bike accrues 1.37 failures and 5.2 advisories per MOT cycle, pointing to minor wear issues rather than structural problems—typical of a bike that's seen steady but not punishing use. Before committing to buy, request the full MOT history and have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and fuel system, as these are common failure points on aging sports bikes.

We have limited data for the 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02 — 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

88.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.37

Over 11.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–26k

For context

These stats describe 205 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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Based on MOT data from 205 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.1% 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 (88%)	180	88.4%	1.51

Colour Breakdown

Based on 315 Honda Cb 600 F2 02 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 40%

126

Silver 37.1%

117

Black 22.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02 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.

18,179

typical

11,883

low mileage

25,794

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02 vehicles fall between 11,883 and 25,794 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,883 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.

✓ 11,883–25,794 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02s sit.

⚠ Over 34,821 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 F2 02 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2002 Honda Cb 600 F2 02s are still active.

63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% 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

11.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.37

Avg failures per vehicle

5.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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