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Y531 KRD

2001 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,707 mi
Last recorded63,707 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CB60019,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 KRD
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 63,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 63,707 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,789 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 61,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,692 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 59,669 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation foot brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 54,441 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 54,441 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 49,674 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 47,761 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 47,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 45,796 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,024 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 43,024 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,159 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 22,586 miles

Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,402 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,005 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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Y531 KRD is a 2001 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y531 KRD, 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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What year was Y531 KRD registered?

Y531 KRD is a 2001 Honda CB600, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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