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RX51 XSR

2001 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,137 mi
Last recorded39,137 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda CB60019,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XSR
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 39,137 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 39,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,434 miles

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

front pads deteriorated and corroded

rear tyre badly perished

Fail 15 Mar 2022 38,434 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

front pads deteriorated and corroded

rear tyre badly perished

Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,066 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel residue around tap but no leaks

engine has oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,521 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 37,511 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,472 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,472 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

1 tail/light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,710 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 36,710 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,440 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Jan 2016 35,440 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,840 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,829 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,150 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front wheel brgs noisy

rear lamp loose

Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 24,419 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,153 miles

no chain guard fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,669 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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RX51 XSR is a 2001 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 19,213 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 CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 XSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 XSR registered?

RX51 XSR is a 2001 Honda CB600, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RX51 XSR safe to buy?

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