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BV51 NVS

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,709 mi
Last recorded37,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NVS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 36,014 miles

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

Front brake fluid on lower level

no pillion seat or pillion footpegs fitted at time of test

Fail 30 May 2024 36,014 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front brake fluid on lower level

no pillion seat or pillion footpegs fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2023 35,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 35,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 35,065 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 35,065 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 34,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively rusted. also worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding locked on during brake test. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess teeth hooked. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front sets low and heavily corroded. (1.1.13 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour side light is blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,197 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 31,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,628 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,087 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,874 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,184 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,486 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 NVS is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

BV51 NVS is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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