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YK51 NYC

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

26,097 mi
Last recorded26,097 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 NYC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 26,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 26,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 25,959 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 25,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 25,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 25,338 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,093 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,945 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 24,945 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,474 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 23,473 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,050 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 21,050 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,726 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 16,726 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,349 miles

drive chain and sprocket may need some attention soon

rear tyre low in places

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 13,582 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,143 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 11,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 9,814 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no plate light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2007 9,814 miles

no plate light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 6,728 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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YK51 NYC is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK51 NYC, 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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YK51 NYC is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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