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KG52 BZU

2003 Honda CB600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 BZU
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 45,262 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

HEADlamp yellow tint

REAR LAMP 50 O/O

Pass 31 Jan 2025 42,792 miles

Head light lens has a hole in but does not affect the beam pattern

Rear Position light up to 50% not working

Pass 7 Feb 2024 41,536 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer/Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,905 miles

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

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

Front fork tubes corroded & slightly pitted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 39,905 miles

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

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

Front fork tubes corroded & slightly pitted

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,561 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front front for tube corroded

Offside Front fork tube corroded

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

Rear brake pedal hard to push down

drive chain has seized links

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,813 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 37,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 36,049 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 36,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 30,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 16,936 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 12,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,115 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 6,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 6,471 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 5,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,651 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside chain adjuster loose,(tightened)

How Reliable is the Honda CB600?

Based on 51,340 MOT tests across 4,424 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 476
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 379
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 332
reflector on motorcycle missing 297
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KG52 BZU is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,861 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 CB600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 773 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG52 BZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CB600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KG52 BZU registered?

KG52 BZU is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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