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Y38 HGW

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,106 mi
Last recorded33,106 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 HGW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 33,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,333 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 31,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 28,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 28,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 27,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 27,048 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

No number plate lamp fitted but rear of motorcycle appears to be fully original.

Rear inner brake pad material appears to be lifting slightly from backing, recommend further investigation.

Fail 8 May 2019 27,048 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

No number plate lamp fitted but rear of motorcycle appears to be fully original.

Rear inner brake pad material appears to be lifting slightly from backing, recommend further investigation.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,292 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Minor leak on N/S of system under engine. (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 24,369 miles

Front tyre wearing thin

Rear indicators very minimal and located so as not to point completely rearwards (reccommend for safety increase in size and reposition )

Rear tyre very low on tread in centre section

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,597 miles

Exhaust silencer not original but noise level ok

Front pads getting low (o/s outer just passed)

Front tyre getting low

Rear indicators minimal in size

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,146 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 May 2008 19,992 miles

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

numberplate carrier loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,706 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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Y38 HGW 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 89.5%.

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 Y38 HGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y38 HGW registered?

Y38 HGW is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y38 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 HGW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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