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Y917 ECU

2001 Honda FX650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,135 mi
Last recorded48,135 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda FX65015,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 ECU
MakeHonda
ModelFX650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 48,135 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,104 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 47,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,494 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 44,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,242 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 40,242 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,428 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 38,428 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 36,555 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,872 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 32,872 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,720 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,891 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,891 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,226 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,729 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,667 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 19,667 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 16,631 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 16,631 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda FX650?

Based on 4,156 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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Y917 ECU is a 2001 Honda FX650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda FX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,543 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 FX650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y917 ECU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Honda FX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y917 ECU registered?

Y917 ECU is a 2001 Honda FX650, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y917 ECU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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