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SP51 FSS

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,654 mi
Last recorded39,654 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 FSS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,654 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 39,649 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 38,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 37,591 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 32,856 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 32,803 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,508 miles

rear plate slight damage

slight corrosion on surface of chain

tyre pressures topped up before mot

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,443 miles

exhaust damage to rear number plate, not excessive

reg plate lamp inop

Fail 6 Sep 2016 27,443 miles

Drive chain excessively loose adjusted chain at end of test (6.2.1d)

exhaust damage to rear number plate, not excessive

reg plate lamp inop

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,450 miles

rear number plate has slight heat damage on lower os corner caused by exhaust gases

Fail 7 Aug 2014 19,637 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear number plate lamp in/op

Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,637 miles

rear number plate lamp in/op

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,817 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 13,817 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,241 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 12,237 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 7,875 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 29 May 2008 7,871 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose at join

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,182 miles

single seat fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2007 6,182 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

single seat fitted at time of test

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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SP51 FSS is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red 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 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 SP51 FSS, 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 SP51 FSS registered?

SP51 FSS is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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