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Y981 PBJ

2001 Honda Cbr 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,593 mi
Last recorded23,593 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Cbr 60021,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 PBJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 23,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 1.6 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 23,593 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake component insecure rear caliper bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort because of play in wheel bearings (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable wrong speed rated tyre on rear (5.2.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 1.6 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear brake fluid low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down too 2 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 28,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,770 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 17,769 miles

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

Stop lamp not working control 2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Footrest slightly loose o/s/r peg bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 17,218 miles

FI light is on

bike smells of coolant

Fail 22 Apr 2017 17,218 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Bike smells of coolant

FI light on

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,619 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Only one of the two rear lights working

registration plate light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2014 15,781 miles

Chain gauard missing.

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number plate light not working.

Only 1 of 2 rear lights working.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 8,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 8,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 8,786 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 6,235 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,003 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 6,003 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600?

Based on 5,328 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
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Y981 PBJ is a 2001 Honda Cbr 600 in Red 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 Cbr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 21,850 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 Cbr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y981 PBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y981 PBJ registered?

Y981 PBJ is a 2001 Honda Cbr 600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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