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RX51 WKG

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WKG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 69,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 69,097 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 69,097 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 68,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 66,885 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 65,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2017 97,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 May 2017 97,137 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 May 2016 57,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 42,469 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 32,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,211 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,260 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,670 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 26,630 miles

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

Battery strap was stuck in chain / swinging arm.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,975 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 25,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,129 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,892 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 20,892 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 20,091 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,091 miles

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

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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RX51 WKG is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RX51 WKG, 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 RX51 WKG registered?

RX51 WKG is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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