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GK53 VLO

2003 Honda CBR600RR

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,114 mi
Last recorded42,114 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600RR14,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VLO
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600RR
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,114 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,070 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 37,064 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,615 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 34,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,774 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Rear (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,222 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 17,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 12,960 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 12,960 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 9,521 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 7,812 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,160 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600RR?

Based on 68,045 MOT tests across 6,490 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 827
reflector on motorcycle missing 479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 297
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 234
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GK53 VLO is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda CBR600RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 14,410 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 CBR600RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 827 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 VLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600RR typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CBR600RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK53 VLO registered?

GK53 VLO is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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