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Y266 GMA

2001 Honda CBF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,884 mi
Last recorded35,884 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBF60017,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 GMA
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 35,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 35,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,687 miles

Brake fluid has started to discolor, however operation is not affected. Advise to replace at nearest opportunity.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front right fork leg has slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front The dust boot on the front master cylinder has perished, however no fluid is leaking and operation of the brake is not affected.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 35,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,878 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose Drive chain slightly loose, not excessive. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 34,674 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 34,674 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,403 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,006 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,125 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 32,125 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,414 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 27,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,363 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda CBF600?

Based on 51,353 MOT tests across 4,122 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 612
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 503
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
wheel bearings have excessive free play 254
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Y266 GMA is a 2001 Honda CBF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 17,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda CBF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 612 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y266 GMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CBF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y266 GMA is a 2001 Honda CBF600, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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