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FE53 JWY

2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3

Silver Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,666 mi
Last recorded28,666 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-322,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JWY
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 X-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 28,666 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 28,654 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,727 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 24,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 20,407 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,817 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 18,817 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,942 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both bent slightly due to heavy valve caps (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 13,646 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,393 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 8,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2010 8,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 5,323 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 X-3?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,083
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
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FE53 JWY is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 in Silver with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 22,710 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 Cbr 1100 X-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE53 JWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE53 JWY registered?

FE53 JWY is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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