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GJ53 OBF

2003 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,875 mi
Last recorded25,875 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OBF
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 25,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 25,870 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 25,870 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 25,337 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 23,346 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,885 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,885 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,613 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,827 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 17,827 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 16,128 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 16,115 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,389 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,154 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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GJ53 OBF is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ53 OBF, 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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GJ53 OBF is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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