Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F?

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 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F?

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 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F?

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 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F reliable?

Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles, the 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, 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 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F?

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 (2002)

197 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2002 Honda Cbr 600 F

CarHunch analysed 197 real MOT records for the 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Honda CBR 600 F has a first-time MOT pass rate of 57.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these 22-year-old bikes need closer pre-purchase inspection and more frequent maintenance than typical motorcycles. The dangerous defect rate of 4.1% is relatively modest, so catastrophic safety issues are uncommon, but the low pass rate reflects general wear and ageing across fuel systems, exhausts, and chassis components.

At just under 15,000 miles on average, these bikes are lightly used for their age, yet they're still accumulating 0.4 failures and 1.3 advisories per test—meaning even well-preserved examples tend to need work before they pass. Budget for at least one significant repair before purchase, and have any prospect inspected by a motorcycle specialist rather than relying on MOT history alone.

We have limited data for the 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.4

Over 4.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 197 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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Based on MOT data from 197 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.1% 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 (84%)	165	90.5%	0.42

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F 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.

10,976

typical

6,915

low mileage

17,608

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Honda Cbr 600 F vehicles fall between 6,915 and 17,608 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,915 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.

✓ 6,915–17,608 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Honda Cbr 600 Fs sit.

⚠ Over 23,770 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Honda Cbr 600 F — Still on the Road

Most 2002 Honda Cbr 600 Fs are still being driven.

32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% 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

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.4

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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