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HY03 HFA

2003 Honda CBR600RR

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,662 mi
Last recorded48,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600RR14,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 HFA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600RR
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,662 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 48,662 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 47,741 miles

Central Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,581 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 46,581 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Under seat mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 44,148 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 44,148 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,354 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 43,354 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 38,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 24,545 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,464 miles

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

rear sprocket worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,464 miles

rear sprocket worn

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,054 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 17,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,053 miles

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

advised number plate lamp

Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,881 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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HY03 HFA is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY03 HFA, 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 HY03 HFA registered?

HY03 HFA is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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