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LS53 KVW

2003 Honda CB600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,071 mi
Last recorded37,071 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 KVW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 37,071 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 37,071 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 36,786 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly leaking at exhaust cilinder head gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 36,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak off side fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly leaking at exhaust cilinder head gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coolant leak coolant leaking at water pump clamp hose ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 36,040 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 35,988 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both o.s indicators not secure properly

Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,888 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 34,888 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 27,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,374 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 25,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,070 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 20,893 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 18,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 8,672 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 5,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 2,525 miles

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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LS53 KVW is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS53 KVW, 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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LS53 KVW is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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