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Y492 RDL

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,420 mi
Last recorded35,420 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 RDL
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 35,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear brake reservoir fluid on lower level

advise coolant reservoir low

Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,696 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,580 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 32,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,278 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 25,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 24,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 22,462 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 22,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,523 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 14,738 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,754 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,652 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,154 miles

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,190 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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Y492 RDL 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 Y492 RDL, 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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Y492 RDL is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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