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LM52 OPH

2003 Honda CBR600FS

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,122 mi
Last recorded49,122 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600FS15,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 OPH
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 49,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,175 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 47,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,536 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,526 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 40,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 31,257 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 26,318 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,353 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,033 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,033 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,152 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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LM52 OPH is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM52 OPH, 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 LM52 OPH registered?

LM52 OPH is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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