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GX51 RCU

2001 Honda FJS600

Silver Petrol 582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Honda FJS60021,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 RCU
MakeHonda
ModelFJS600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,756 miles

Rear Hand brake pads close to limit

Fail 15 Jul 2021 77,756 miles

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

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

Rear Hand brake pads close to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,692 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,692 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,042 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 77,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,931 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perrished (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 73,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component cracked bottom of fork leg (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked bottom of fork leg (2.3.1)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perrished (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,162 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,787 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,498 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,496 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,285 miles

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 37,285 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,024 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 21,985 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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GX51 RCU is a 2001 Honda FJS600 in Silver with a 582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Honda FJS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,666 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 GX51 RCU, 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 25 years old, this Honda FJS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX51 RCU is a 2001 Honda FJS600, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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