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DG53 VWB

2003 Honda FJS600

Black Petrol 582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,591 mi
Last recorded34,591 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda FJS60018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VWB
MakeHonda
ModelFJS600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine582cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 34,591 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front brake binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head stock bearings stiff/notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 4 Sep 2025 34,591 miles

Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted friction material detached. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear brake binding very slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head stock bearings stiff/notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 34,367 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear brake very slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head stock bearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre slightly wearing unevenly.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 34,191 miles

Brake binding but not excessively sight brake bind to front and rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,941 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer brake pad on limit. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,539 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,376 miles

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

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

Rear Number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 Aug 2016 32,376 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,641 miles

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 31,606 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,047 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,826 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,826 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,152 miles

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

front tyre low on pressure.

rear brake binding slightly.

rear brake pads starting to get low.

rear park brake pads getting low.

rear tyre low on pressure.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,245 miles

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

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

rear handbrake pads starting to get low, check next mot.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,296 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,296 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 23,999 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,331 miles

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

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

front tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm.

handbrake pads starting to get low.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,496 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FJS600?

Based on 14,260 MOT tests across 1,087 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 246
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 242
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 107
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 90
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DG53 VWB is a 2003 Honda FJS600 in Black with a 582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Honda FJS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 18,418 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 FJS600 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 VWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FJS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FJS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG53 VWB is a 2003 Honda FJS600, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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