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RK51 WAE

2002 Honda CBR600FS

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,439 mi
Last recorded25,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CBR600FS17,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WAE
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 25,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 25,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,935 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 24,935 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 24,796 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 24,796 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 22,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,540 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,321 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 19,321 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 15,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 14,887 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,709 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,400 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 12,082 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 7,732 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 WAE is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RK51 WAE, 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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RK51 WAE is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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