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VX51 NTO

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,028 mi
Last recorded17,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NTO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,028 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 17,028 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 15,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 15,595 miles

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Suspension linkages (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 15,197 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 13,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,964 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 12,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,458 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

tight spot in chain caused by uneven wear

Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,249 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre has a small screw in centre of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,510 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 11,510 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,785 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,074 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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VX51 NTO is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX51 NTO, 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 VX51 NTO registered?

VX51 NTO is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is VX51 NTO safe to buy?

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