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Y378 XEC

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,209 mi
Last recorded21,209 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 XEC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 21,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 20,920 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 20,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,683 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (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))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,626 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 20,615 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil right (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,414 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,287 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 15,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 15,121 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,822 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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Y378 XEC is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y378 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

Y378 XEC is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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