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YL51 ZDW

2001 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,833 mi
Last recorded36,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR600FS18,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZDW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 36,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both affected (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,528 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 34,515 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 29,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,190 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 29,158 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 28,272 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,495 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 27,495 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Throttle operating incorrectly grip loose (6.2.1f)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 26,096 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 24,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 22,833 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,997 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,677 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,677 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 12,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,371 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 7,755 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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YL51 ZDW is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL51 ZDW, 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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What year was YL51 ZDW registered?

YL51 ZDW is a 2001 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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