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X488 MFL

2001 Honda CBR600F

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,116 mi
Last recorded43,116 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600F19,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 MFL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,558 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 39,645 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 36,754 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2017 33,537 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2017 33,530 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 30,321 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 25,623 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 25,623 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 21,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 20,641 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 18,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 17,356 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,553 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,629 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 10,055 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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X488 MFL is a 2001 Honda CBR600F in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 19,420 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X488 MFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X488 MFL is a 2001 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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