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VU52 LJO

2002 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,205 mi
Last recorded33,205 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda CBR600FS17,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 LJO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 33,205 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 32,047 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 30,782 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,600 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 28,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 28,368 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 25,145 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 23,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,885 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 5,625 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 5,582 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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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VU52 LJO is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU52 LJO, 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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What year was VU52 LJO registered?

VU52 LJO is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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