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KE03 TYF

2003 Honda CBR600FS

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,623 mi
Last recorded35,623 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600FS15,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 TYF
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 35,623 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 34,631 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 34,580 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy blowing through pipes (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 32,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 32,955 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,870 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,851 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,574 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 29,574 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 26,694 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,694 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 25,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,370 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 23,363 miles

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,126 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,486 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 16,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,323 miles

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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KE03 TYF is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KE03 TYF, 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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What year was KE03 TYF registered?

KE03 TYF is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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