Honda Cb 600 Fa-8
MotorcycleFrom 286 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play and a wheel bearing with excessive play. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 4 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 82.9% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, a lamp missing or inoperative |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cb 600 Fa-8s tested had between 14,887 and 38,775 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,043 median miles, the Cb 600 Fa-8 has 0.083 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Cb 600 Fa-8 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Cb 600 Fa-8 has a 80.8% MOT pass rate based on 286 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Cb 600 Fa-8?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Cb 600 Fa-8 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Cb 600 Fa-8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Cb 600 Fa-8 is 23,043 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,887 and 38,775 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.