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Y42 DWL

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,438 mi
Last recorded17,438 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 DWL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 17,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 17,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 17,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 16,812 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 16,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 16,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 14,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,842 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 13,573 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 13,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,524 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 13,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,276 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,766 miles

drive chain requires adjustment

front brake master cylinder has a small amount of brake fluid around banjo bolt

number plate light not working

Fail 23 Jul 2010 11,763 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drive chain requires adjustment

front brake master cylinder has a small amount of brake fluid around banjo bolt

number plate light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,007 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,220 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,889 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,054 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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Y42 DWL 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 78.9%.

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 Y42 DWL, 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 Y42 DWL registered?

Y42 DWL is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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