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Y478 UOG

2001 Honda FX650

Yellow Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,522 mi
Last recorded23,522 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda FX65015,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 UOG
MakeHonda
ModelFX650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,074 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear brake. (1.2.1 (e))

Chain guard slightly loose rear chain guard slightly fouling chain. (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy front head stock bearings slight notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 23,074 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering steering. (2.4 (a))

Tyre has ply or cord exposed both front and rear tyre inner and outer side walls heavily perished and cracked and cords can be seen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Chain guard slightly loose chain guard slightly fouling rear chain. (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy front head stock bearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,315 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

wind shield loose

Fail 10 Aug 2015 22,315 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

wind shield loose

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,154 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,172 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 19,243 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,380 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FX650?

Based on 4,156 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Full Honda FX650 reliability report

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Y478 UOG is a 2001 Honda FX650 in Yellow with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda FX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,543 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 FX650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y478 UOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Honda FX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y478 UOG is a 2001 Honda FX650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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