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HJ53 VNC

2003 Honda CBR600FS

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,923 mi
Last recorded32,923 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600FS15,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VNC
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 32,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 32,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,495 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,409 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,401 miles

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 27 Oct 2009 23,401 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 1,789 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 17,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,550 miles

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

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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HJ53 VNC is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ53 VNC, 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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HJ53 VNC is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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