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LE53 HNK

2003 Honda CBR600RR

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,981 mi
Last recorded74,981 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600RR14,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HNK
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600RR
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 74,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 74,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 74,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 71,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,227 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 70,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,751 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 51,852 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 36,830 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 36,830 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 28,751 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,722 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 25,722 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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LE53 HNK is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LE53 HNK, 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 LE53 HNK registered?

LE53 HNK is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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