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Y378 VMW

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,932 mi
Last recorded51,932 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 VMW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 51,932 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 51,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 47,609 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,682 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 43,682 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,883 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,453 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,839 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 16,211 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 16,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,315 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,769 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 6,769 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y378 VMW 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 Y378 VMW, 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 Y378 VMW registered?

Y378 VMW is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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