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Y492 MFT

2001 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,392 mi
Last recorded49,392 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB60019,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 MFT
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 49,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 48,270 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 48,270 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 48,060 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake switch inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 43,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,935 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,785 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 20,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,542 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 18,718 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 17,321 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 17,269 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 15,637 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,185 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 14,149 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

both tyres very low. now at 36psi front and rear *check owners manual*

Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,938 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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Y492 MFT is a 2001 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 19,213 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 CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y492 MFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y492 MFT is a 2001 Honda CB600, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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