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Honda Fx650 (2001)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.6% first-time pass rate

2001 Honda Fx650

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2001 Honda Fx650. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2001 Honda FX650 passes its MOT first time in 85.6% of cases, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and only 12.2% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuring safety record for a 23-year-old machine. The 1.7 average failures per vehicle and 5.4 advisories suggest minor wear items are the norm rather than serious structural problems.

These bikes are running at a modest 15,000 miles median (16,500 average), which is quite low for their age and suggests lighter use or good preservation. When failures do occur, they're typically routine maintenance—exhausts, lighting, general corrosion—rather than engine or frame issues, so budget for incremental repairs rather than surprises. Before buying, ask the seller for full MOT history and check whether the low mileage reflects genuine light use or inconsistent servicing.

Generally reliable 5.6% above UK average
85.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,028
typical mileage
10,668–21,635 middle half
12.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.7
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Honda Fx650

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Honda Fx650 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,668
low mileage
15,028
typical
21,635
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Honda Fx650 vehicles fall between 10,668 and 21,635 miles.

2001 Honda Fx650 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).

67 29 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.7
Avg failures per vehicle
5.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Honda Fx650

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 39.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 26.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 24%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.6%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 17.2%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 14.9%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored
  • 14.9%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 14%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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