Honda Cbf600 (2006)

539 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.8% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Cbf600

CarHunch analysed 539 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cbf600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 6.8% above UK average
86.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,787
typical mileage
10,806–28,523 middle half
24.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.77
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Cbf600

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.
  • ⚠️ 24.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 2006 Honda Cbf600 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.

10,806
low mileage
17,787
typical
28,523
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Cbf600 vehicles fall between 10,806 and 28,523 miles.

2006 Honda Cbf600 — Still on the Road

208 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.

397 208 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

12.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.77
Avg failures per vehicle
7.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Honda Cbf600

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

  • 58.9%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 30.2%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 28.7%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 26%
    Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 24.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22.3%
    Steering movement slightly 'notchy'
  • 17.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Cbf600:

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