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EK53 TCZ

2003 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,351 mi
Last recorded22,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TCZ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 22,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 22,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 21,977 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 21,974 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 20,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 19,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear footrest slightly worn

Offside Rear Rear footrest slightly worn

Fail 11 Jan 2020 19,576 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe damaged pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose rubbers perished (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside side panel insecure

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose rubber perished (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front fuel pipe chafing on engine pipe to long

Fail 9 Jan 2020 19,560 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe damaged pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose rubbers perished (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside side panel insecure

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose rubber perished (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,972 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 16,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 14,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,169 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 3,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,660 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 3,660 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 3,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,265 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 2,464 miles

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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EK53 TCZ is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK53 TCZ, 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 EK53 TCZ registered?

EK53 TCZ is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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