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AF02 VNJ

2002 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,704 mi
Last recorded29,704 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CBR600FS17,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,096 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 29,093 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 28,966 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch lever broken

Fail 10 May 2023 28,965 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

clutch lever broken

Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,452 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 28,452 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 28,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 27,517 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 27,517 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,035 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,711 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2010 22,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

oil leak from r/h side of engine

Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2008 9,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 8,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle is fitted with a small number plate but can be read clearly

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600FS?

Based on 29,431 MOT tests across 2,462 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 449
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 149
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AF02 VNJ is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBR600FS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 449 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 VNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600FS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF02 VNJ is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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