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Y542 AJF

2001 Honda CBR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,592 mi
Last recorded28,592 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda CBR60018,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 AJF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 28,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 27,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 25,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,327 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 25,327 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 24,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,208 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,208 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 30 May 2017 24,177 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,073 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,901 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 19,879 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

cannot test front wheel bearings as brake binding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600?

Based on 17,884 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
770
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 333
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 226
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 204
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 194
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 141
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Y542 AJF is a 2001 Honda CBR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Honda CBR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 18,378 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 CBR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y542 AJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CBR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y542 AJF registered?

Y542 AJF is a 2001 Honda CBR600, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y542 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 AJF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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