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BV51 LPE

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,596 mi
Last recorded23,596 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 LPE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 23,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear seat cowl fitted

Pass 1 May 2025 22,441 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 22,439 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 22,076 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 21,884 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 20,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,617 miles

Number Plate Slightly cracked but not obstructing the letters

Pass 5 May 2015 20,224 miles

Number Plate Cracked But Not Obstructing Letters

Fail 5 May 2015 20,224 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Number Plate Cracked But Not Obstructing Letters

Pass 31 May 2014 14,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 14,740 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,243 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 17,243 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,228 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,666 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 7,666 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2007 6,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 5,358 miles

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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BV51 LPE is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 18,396 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 BV51 LPE, 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 25 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV51 LPE registered?

BV51 LPE is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is BV51 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 LPE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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