Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Honda Cbr600f?

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 Cbr600f?

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 Cbr600f?

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 Cbr600f reliable?

Based on MOT data from 262 vehicles, the 2004 Honda Cbr600f has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Honda Cbr600f?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Honda Cbr600f are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (63.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.9% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (34.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Honda Cbr600f?

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 Cbr600f (2004)

262 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Cbr600f

CarHunch analysed 262 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Cbr600f. 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 CBR600F is notably reliable, with an 88.9% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, though the 19.1% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is worth taking seriously when inspecting any individual bike. This is a sports bike that's been relatively well maintained across the sample, given the low median mileage of just 15,445 miles for a 20-year-old machine.

Advisories run at 6.0 per vehicle on average—higher than you'd expect—suggesting routine wear items like tyres, chain, and brake components need regular attention on these bikes. Before buying, ask the seller for full service history and budget for consumables; a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and chassis should be non-negotiable given the sporting nature of the CBR.

We have limited data for the 2004 Honda Cbr600f — 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

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.42

Over 12.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–21k

For context

These stats describe 262 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 262 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 63.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 34.2%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 33.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 27.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 7.3%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Honda Cbr600f

Based on MOT data from 262 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 21,766 Honda Cbr600f vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.4%

6,825

Red 25.3%

5,509

Yellow 11.2%

2,443

White 9%

1,966

Blue 8.3%

1,807

Multi-colour 5.6%

1,221

Silver 4.1%

887

Grey 2.7%

581

Orange 1.1%

249

Purple 0.7%

142

Pink 0.4%

Green 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Cbr600f 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.

15,445

typical

9,425

low mileage

21,028

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Cbr600f vehicles fall between 9,425 and 21,028 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,425 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.

✓ 9,425–21,028 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Honda Cbr600fs sit.

⚠ Over 28,387 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 Cbr600f — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 52% of 2004 Honda Cbr600fs are still active.

84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% 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

12.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.42

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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