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FX03 ABU

2003 Honda CBR600FS

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,106 mi
Last recorded32,106 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600FS15,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ABU
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 32,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 32,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 30,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,755 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,539 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 9,526 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,115 miles

rear indicators not spaced out correctly

Fail 12 Jan 2010 9,115 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

rear indicators not spaced out correctly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 5,291 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

no rear footrests

Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,481 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 4,481 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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FX03 ABU is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX03 ABU, 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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FX03 ABU is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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