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X479 BOD

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,688 mi
Last recorded29,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 BOD
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 29,688 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 29,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 29,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 29,523 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 29,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,714 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 28,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,814 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 21,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 19,595 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 19,455 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,083 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,899 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,907 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,319 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 1,146 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 10,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 9,697 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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X479 BOD is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 X479 BOD, 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

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What year was X479 BOD registered?

X479 BOD is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X479 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X479 BOD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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