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Honda Cb600 (2002)

565 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.9% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Cb600

CarHunch analysed 565 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Cb600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 6.9% above UK average
86.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,719
typical mileage
10,604–25,420 middle half
16.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.7
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 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 2002 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.

10,604
low mileage
17,719
typical
25,420
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Cb600 vehicles fall between 10,604 and 25,420 miles.

2002 Honda Cb600 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 141 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).

293 141 2014 2025

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

11.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.7
Avg failures per vehicle
6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Honda Cb600

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 54.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 50.1%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.4%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 28.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 22.6%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 20.8%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 20.1%
    Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 16.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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