CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX51 XSP

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,697 mi
Last recorded21,697 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XSP
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 21,697 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 20,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 20,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,986 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 19,966 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 19,935 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,243 miles

front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,391 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 May 2012 18,391 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 May 2011 17,840 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 17,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 17,467 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 17,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,365 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
Full Honda CBR600FS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX51 XSP is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX51 XSP?

You can check the full history of VX51 XSP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX51 XSP registered?

VX51 XSP is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is VX51 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 XSP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX51 XSP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX51 XSP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.