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LR52 ZVW

2003 Honda CBR600FS

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,997 mi
Last recorded32,997 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600FS15,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 ZVW
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600FS
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 32,997 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,662 miles

Exhaust has slight blow front section

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Also has limited reserve travel (1.2.1 (e))

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

Poorly secured wiring front around lower head stock area

Rear Brake fluid low

Rear Tyre has multiple cuts

Fail 19 May 2025 31,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold missing retaining nuts, also blow at back box to centre connection (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Also has limited reserve travel (1.2.1 (e))

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

Poorly secured wiring front around lower head stock area

Rear Brake fluid low

Rear Tyre has multiple cuts

Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,583 miles

Coolant radiator loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe cracked N/s (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Loose at mounting to fork securing front brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Uneven application (1.2.1 (c))

Handlebar end weights missing

Fail 29 Aug 2023 30,583 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Also to High (4.1.2 (c))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Steering dampener mounting stop n/s full lock being reached (2.1.4 (a))

Coolant radiator loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe cracked N/s (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Loose at mounting to fork securing front brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Uneven application (1.2.1 (c))

Handlebar end weights missing

Fail 18 Apr 2023 30,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 28,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 23,089 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 12,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 12,879 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 12,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,022 miles

Advise thottle slightly sticky. advise to get it checked out.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,548 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 7,548 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,273 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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LR52 ZVW is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR52 ZVW, 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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LR52 ZVW is a 2003 Honda CBR600FS, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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