Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y?

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 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y?

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 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y?

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 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y reliable?

Based on MOT data from 263 vehicles, the 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.3%, 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 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y?

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 Cb600 F2 Y (2000)

263 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.3% first-time pass rate

2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y

CarHunch analysed 263 real MOT records for the 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2000 Honda CB600 F2-Y has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.9%, which sits below the UK average of 80% and suggests these bikes encounter more problems than typical. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 13.3%, so safety-critical issues aren't a major red flag when shopping for one.

At just over 20,500 miles median mileage for a 24-year-old bike, these examples have been ridden lightly and stored well, which explains the modest failure rate of 1.26 per vehicle. However, advisories average 4.9 per bike—mostly wear items like brake pads, chains, and cables—so budget for routine maintenance and have any purchase checked by a motorcycle-savvy mechanic before committing.

We have limited data for the 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y — 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

88.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.26

Over 10.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 13k–28k

For context

These stats describe 263 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 263 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.3% 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 (97%)	256	88.2%	1.29

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,010 Honda Cb600 F2 Y vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 34.9%

352

Blue 34.6%

349

Silver 30%

303

Red 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y 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.

20,515

typical

13,423

low mileage

28,364

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y vehicles fall between 13,423 and 28,364 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,423 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.

✓ 13,423–28,364 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Ys sit.

⚠ Over 38,291 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Y — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2000 Honda Cb600 F2 Ys are still active.

65 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

10.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.26

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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