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Y261 GBO

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,384 mi
Last recorded31,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 GBO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 31,384 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 30,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 26,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 22,154 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 19,756 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 19,741 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 17,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,933 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 12,616 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,926 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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Y261 GBO is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y261 GBO, 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 Y261 GBO registered?

Y261 GBO is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y261 GBO safe to buy?

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