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Y326 VMR

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 VMR
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 30,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 28,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,991 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 25,983 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 23,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside riders footrest bent

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

Throttle cable routing incorrect

Fail 11 Aug 2018 23,422 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside riders footrest bent

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

Throttle cable routing incorrect

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,245 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 23,245 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,454 miles

Fairing cracked near screen

R/H footrest plate slightly bent

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 16,454 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fairing cracked near screen

R/H footrest plate slightly bent

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 6,830 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 6,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 6,452 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 6,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,079 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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Y326 VMR is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y326 VMR, 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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Y326 VMR is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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