Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5?

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 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5?

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 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5?

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 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 180 vehicles, the 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.1%, 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 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5?

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 Rr 5 (2006)

180 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5

CarHunch analysed 180 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Honda CBR 600 RR-5 is a genuinely weak MOT performer, with a first-time pass rate of just 33.4% against the UK average of 80%—meaning two out of three examples fail on their first test. Dangerous defects are rare at 1.7%, so safety isn't the primary concern, but the sheer failure rate is a red flag for any buyer.

At 13,363 miles average, these are relatively low-mileage bikes, which makes the poor pass rate more worrying rather than less—age and storage issues, not heavy use, appear to be the culprit. With 0.23 failures and 0.9 advisories per vehicle on average, the problems tend to be fixable niggles (suspension, brakes, lights) rather than catastrophic, but you should budget for pre-purchase inspection and expect repair costs before it passes its next test.

We have limited data for the 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–18k

For context

These stats describe 180 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 180 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.7% 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 (93%)	167	91.2%	0.23

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5 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.

12,048

typical

7,672

low mileage

17,936

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5 vehicles fall between 7,672 and 17,936 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,672 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.

✓ 7,672–17,936 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5s sit.

⚠ Over 24,213 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5 — Still on the Road

Most 2006 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 5s are still being driven.

22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% 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

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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