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HV53 UPG

2003 Honda FJS600

Blue Petrol 582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,156 mi
Last recorded14,156 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda FJS60018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UPG
MakeHonda
ModelFJS600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 14,156 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 14,156 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 14,156 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 13,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 13,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 11,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 11,939 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 10,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 7,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 6,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,819 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FJS600?

Based on 14,260 MOT tests across 1,087 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 246
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 242
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 107
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 90
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HV53 UPG is a 2003 Honda FJS600 in Blue with a 582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda FJS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 18,418 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 FJS600 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV53 UPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FJS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FJS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV53 UPG registered?

HV53 UPG is a 2003 Honda FJS600, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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