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EJ53 LMK

2003 Honda CB600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,852 mi
Last recorded55,852 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LMK
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 55,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,926 miles

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2021 51,923 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,820 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 40,535 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,634 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,859 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 17,834 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 10,086 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 10,101 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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EJ53 LMK is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,861 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 CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 LMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ53 LMK registered?

EJ53 LMK is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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