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FV03 FZS

2003 Honda CBR600FS

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,611 mi
Last recorded26,611 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600FS15,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FZS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,611 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 26,611 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 26,184 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 26,184 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 24,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,856 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 14,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 11,752 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 11,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 11,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 11,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,012 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 10,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,960 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600FS?

Based on 29,431 MOT tests across 2,462 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 449
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 206
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 149
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FV03 FZS is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda CBR600FS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 15,183 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 CBR600FS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 449 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 FZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600FS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CBR600FS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV03 FZS registered?

FV03 FZS is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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