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RK51 LKC

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,007 mi
Last recorded24,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LKC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 24,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 22,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 16,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 12,393 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 12,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 11,460 miles

Front tyre is 14 years old

Rear brake fluid level low

Rear tyre is 10 years old

Pass 5 Aug 2017 9,751 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front tyre is 13 years old

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear tyre is 9 years old

Fail 4 Aug 2017 9,751 miles

Footrest missing both rear footrests (6.2.1a)

Front brakes binding slightly

Front tyre is 13 years old

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear tyre is 9 years old

Pass 21 Jun 2016 9,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake slight bind

Fail 18 Jun 2010 9,741 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,575 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 9,575 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 9,299 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 16 May 2006 9,161 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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RK51 LKC is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK51 LKC, 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 RK51 LKC registered?

RK51 LKC is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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