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FY04 XBS

2004 Honda FJS600

Red Petrol 582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,232 mi
Last recorded46,232 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda FJS60018,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XBS
MakeHonda
ModelFJS600
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 46,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine to frame bushes worn

steering wobbling at low speeds

Fail 22 Apr 2025 46,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine to frame bushes worn

steering wobbling at low speeds

Fail 24 Jul 2024 46,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

cowling insecure

led headlight bulbs fitted

position light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2023 40,879 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 39,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 38,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,299 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,813 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 33,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,173 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 122 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 30,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,448 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,941 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 27,941 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,110 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 25,528 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,895 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,623 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda FJS600?

Based on 14,260 MOT tests across 1,087 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 246
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 242
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 107
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 90
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FY04 XBS is a 2004 Honda FJS600 in Red with a 582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Honda FJS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 18,738 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 FJS600 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY04 XBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FJS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Honda FJS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY04 XBS is a 2004 Honda FJS600, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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