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EO51 HKV

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,480 mi
Last recorded42,480 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HKV
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Gear shift pedal loose/fractured

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,554 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 41,552 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 39,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,680 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headrace bearings slightly notchy

Fail 2 Jun 2018 60,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headrace bearings slightly notchy

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,336 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,790 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 34,786 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,304 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,304 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,331 miles

remote no. plate light inop

Pass 12 May 2009 16,302 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,216 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

no. plate light inop

Pass 10 May 2008 13,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,725 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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EO51 HKV is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO51 HKV, 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 EO51 HKV registered?

EO51 HKV is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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