Honda Cbr600 (1992)
1992 Honda Cbr600
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 1992 Honda Cbr600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Honda CBR600 passes its MOT at 81.2%, just above the UK average of 80%, but nearly a quarter of tested bikes (21.8%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a red flag for structural or safety issues that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection. This is a motorcycle with real reliability concerns despite the reasonable headline pass rate.
At an average mileage of 35,164 for a 32-year-old bike, these machines are running relatively low, yet they're still averaging 1.83 failures per test, suggesting age-related wear dominates over miles. With 7 advisories per vehicle on average, budget for routine maintenance and have any prospective purchase inspected by a specialist mechanic before committing—the dangerous defect history makes this non-negotiable.
What to check before buying a 1992 Honda Cbr600
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.
- ⚠️ 21.8% 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 1992 Honda Cbr600 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 1992 Honda Cbr600 vehicles fall between 25,218 and 43,938 miles.
1992 Honda Cbr600 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Honda Cbr600
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.8%
Exhaust noisy
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22.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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14.9%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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14%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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13.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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