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NL02 RWU

2002 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,823 mi
Last recorded22,823 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CBR600FS17,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 RWU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 22,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 22,511 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 22,506 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 21,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 20,856 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 20,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 18,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 18,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just passable at time of test (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2017 17,568 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just passable at time of test (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,954 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front calipers - pistons are not fully retracting.

Pass 31 May 2014 14,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,938 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 11,890 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,890 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 6,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 5,326 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 4,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,100 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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NL02 RWU is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,214 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 NL02 RWU, 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 24 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL02 RWU registered?

NL02 RWU is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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