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Y263 RDF

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 RDF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess FORK STANTION WORN (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK STANTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 49,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,107 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 43,107 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,973 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,643 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,766 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

offside handlebar grip slightly loose

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,535 miles

numberplate light inop

Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,535 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

numberplate light inop

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,768 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 14,768 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 11,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 11,514 miles

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

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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Y263 RDF 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 Y263 RDF, 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 Y263 RDF registered?

Y263 RDF is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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