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PN52 VXF

2002 Honda CBR600FS

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,952 mi
Last recorded33,952 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CBR600FS17,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 VXF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 33,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 33,952 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Import headlamp. "Kick up" to the right above the horizontal cut off. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 32,898 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 32,898 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 31,445 miles

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

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front fork dust seals showing cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 30,716 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre down to 2mm of tread. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,883 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' Headstock bearings slight notch in centre (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,345 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,237 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 12,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,642 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 10,636 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 May 2006 4,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 4,869 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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PN52 VXF is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PN52 VXF, 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 PN52 VXF registered?

PN52 VXF is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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