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YR02 VPJ

2002 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,131 mi
Last recorded23,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda CBR600FS17,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 23,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 23,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 23,030 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 22,613 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 22,595 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

clutch lever security nylock nut missing.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 19,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 17,581 miles

Front Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,084 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front pipes slight noise (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 15,084 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front pipes slight noise (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing rear reflector missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 9,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,710 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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YR02 VPJ is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,214 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 YR02 VPJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR02 VPJ is a 2002 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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