Honda Cb600 (2001)
2001 Honda Cb600
CarHunch analysed 607 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Cb600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Honda CB600 passes its MOT first time at 86.2%, which is a solid 6.2 percentage points above the UK average—a genuine reliability strength for a 23-year-old motorcycle. The dangerous defect rate of 18.6% is worth noting if you're buying one; roughly one in five examples has shown a safety-critical failure at some point, so a pre-purchase inspection is non-negotiable.
At nearly 21,000 miles on average, these bikes have been properly used rather than garage queens, yet they're accumulating 1.73 failures and 6.1 advisories per test, suggesting routine wear rather than fundamental design flaws. Before committing, get a trusted motorcycle mechanic to run through any candidate thoroughly—the CB600's track record is good enough to justify the investment, but age and mileage mean individual condition varies sharply.
What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Cb600
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Honda Cb600 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 2001 Honda Cb600 vehicles fall between 12,060 and 26,670 miles.
2001 Honda Cb600 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 146 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Cb600
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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28.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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22.6%
Exhaust noisy
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20.8%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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20.1%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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16.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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