Honda Cbr 600 F6 (2006)
2006 Honda Cbr 600 F6
CarHunch analysed 324 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cbr 600 F6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Honda CBR 600 F6 is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a 77.8% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, though the 14.2% dangerous defect rate is manageable for a bike of this age. Petrol variants show a 76.7% pass rate, suggesting consistent minor issues across the available models.
The median mileage of 14,136 miles is very low for an 18-year-old sports bike, which is encouraging—these aren't typically high-mileage commuters—but the average 1.09 failures per MOT and 4.4 advisories per vehicle point to wear in routine areas like brakes, lighting, and exhaust systems. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition and suspension components, as these tend to accumulate issues on older middleweight sportsbikes.
What to check before buying a 2006 Honda Cbr 600 F6
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 (94%) | 303 | 76.7% | 1.15 |
| Other (6%) | 21 | 92.5% | 0.29 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Honda Cbr 600 F6 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 Cbr 600 F6 vehicles fall between 10,126 and 21,955 miles.
2006 Honda Cbr 600 F6 — Still on the Road
122 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% 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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