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WU51 EBZ

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,446 mi
Last recorded39,446 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 EBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 39,446 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 39,445 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 32,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 32,223 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction arrow facing wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear brake fluid reservoir on low limit marker.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 31,700 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 31,650 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,251 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 29,195 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,164 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 28,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,258 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 25,220 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,870 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brakes sticking on.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,897 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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WU51 EBZ is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU51 EBZ, 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 WU51 EBZ registered?

WU51 EBZ is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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