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Y488 NLO

2001 Honda CBF600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,350 mi
Last recorded17,350 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBF60017,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 NLO
MakeHonda
ModelCBF600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 17,350 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 17,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 15,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 15,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 12,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 10,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,999 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,606 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Inner Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

no right hand mirror

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 16,327 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,340 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBF600?

Based on 51,353 MOT tests across 4,122 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 612
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 503
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
wheel bearings have excessive free play 254
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Y488 NLO is a 2001 Honda CBF600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 17,727 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 CBF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 612 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y488 NLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CBF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y488 NLO registered?

Y488 NLO is a 2001 Honda CBF600, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y488 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 NLO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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