Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4?

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 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4?

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 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4?

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 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 259 vehicles, the 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.7%, 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 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4?

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 Cbr 600 F 4 (2004)

259 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4

CarHunch analysed 259 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Honda CBR 600 F-4 passes its MOT at 78.8%, which is slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are marginally more prone to test failures than typical—though the difference is small enough not to be alarming. However, 18.5% of this cohort has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which isn't exceptional but is worth noting if you're buying one without a recent inspection.

At a median mileage of 16,500 for bikes now 20 years old, these machines have been ridden relatively conservatively on average, which bodes well for mechanical longevity. Owners should expect around 1.35 failures and 5.5 advisories per test cycle, pointing to niggling wear items rather than catastrophic problems—so budget for regular maintenance and always get a pre-purchase inspection by a competent motorcycle mechanic.

We have limited data for the 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4 — 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

88.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.35

Over 11.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–25k

For context

These stats describe 259 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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Before you buy a 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4

Based on MOT data from 259 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.5% 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 (98%)	254	88.5%	1.37

Colour Breakdown

Based on 392 Honda Cbr 600 F 4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 57.4%

225

Black 42.6%

167

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4 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.

16,506

typical

11,204

low mileage

24,567

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4 vehicles fall between 11,204 and 24,567 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,204 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.

✓ 11,204–24,567 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4s sit.

⚠ Over 33,165 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2004 Honda Cbr 600 F 4s are still active.

90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% 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

11.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.35

Avg failures per vehicle

5.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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