Honda Cbf 1000 6 (2006)
2006 Honda Cbf 1000 6
CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Honda CBF 1000-6 passes its MOT on first attempt 84.4% of the time, which is a solid 4.4 points ahead of the UK average and suggests good underlying reliability for a 18-year-old middleweight bike. The 15.8% rate of dangerous defects is acceptably low, so structural and safety issues aren't a widespread concern with this model.
These machines are running genuinely light at just 22,150 miles median—barely run-in for their age—which explains why they're passing so consistently; expect to find one with easy miles and minimal wear. However, the 4.2 advisories per bike flag that wear items (chain, sprockets, cables, corrosion) do need attention, so budget for consumables and check the service history carefully before buying.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 6
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 96 | 83.7% | 1.18 |
| Other (5%) | 5 | 97.5% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 6 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 2006 Honda Cbf 1000 6 vehicles fall between 13,696 and 27,336 miles.
2006 Honda Cbf 1000 6 — Still on the Road
48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% 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
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