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Y497 BNG

2001 Honda CBR600F

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,804 mi
Last recorded36,804 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600F19,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 BNG
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 36,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 36,105 miles

engine tick over quite erratic

front brake grabbing slightly

slight fork seal leak o/s/f

Pass 24 Jan 2024 34,794 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 34,791 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort severe waiver / fluctuation on front brake when subjected to RBT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 31,966 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 28,920 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 28,044 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 28,025 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 26,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 25,635 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 25,635 miles

Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,233 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,503 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,810 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 20,779 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,802 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,130 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,976 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,659 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
Full Honda CBR600F reliability report

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Y497 BNG is a 2001 Honda CBR600F in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 19,420 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y497 BNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y497 BNG registered?

Y497 BNG is a 2001 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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