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Y408 BJW

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 BJW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,084 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,231 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,423 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 47,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 36,671 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Side stand base plate missing !

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,338 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,221 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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Y408 BJW 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 90%.

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 Y408 BJW, 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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Y408 BJW is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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