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1993 Honda Cbr 600 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Cbr 600 models manufactured in 1993, based on 197 real MOT test results.

76.6%
Pass Rate
23.4%
Fail Rate
197
Total Tests
40,445
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1993 Honda Cbr 600 MOT Analysis

The 1993 Honda Cbr 600 has an MOT pass rate of 76.6% based on 197 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,445 miles on the odometer. With a 23.4% failure rate, the 1993 Cbr 600 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1993 Honda Cbr 600 is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 0.5% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 0.5%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 0.5%.

Top failures specific to 1993 models only. The overall Cbr 600 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 0.5%
Motorcycle steering 0.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes0.5%1
2Motorcycle Steering0.5%1
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.5%1
4Motorcycle Suspension0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 40,445 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes0.13% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.13% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.13% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.13% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes0.130.5%1
Motorcycle steering0.130.5%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.130.5%1
Motorcycle suspension0.130.5%1

Mileage Statistics

40,445
Mean
35,694
Median
24,733
25th Percentile
41,858
75th Percentile
5.79% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1993 Honda Cbr 600 has an MOT pass rate of 76.6% based on 197 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,445 miles on the odometer. With a 23.4% failure rate, the 1993 Cbr 600 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1993 Honda Cbr 600, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 40,445 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1993 Honda Cbr 600 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle steering — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1993 Honda Cbr 600 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1993 Honda Cbr 600 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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