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LC52 VLS

2003 Honda CBR600FS

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,508 mi
Last recorded17,508 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600FS15,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VLS
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 17,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 17,061 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake lever slightly notchy. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 16,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 16,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 14,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 11,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 11,873 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,257 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 11,257 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 107,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,487 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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LC52 VLS is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC52 VLS, 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 LC52 VLS registered?

LC52 VLS is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LC52 VLS safe to buy?

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