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LT53 MTV

2003 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,782 mi
Last recorded39,782 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 MTV
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 39,782 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2018 33,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 28,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 28,234 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,092 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,035 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 27,035 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,011 miles

Fork legs pitted.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,608 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,312 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 15,312 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,879 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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LT53 MTV is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT53 MTV, 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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What year was LT53 MTV registered?

LT53 MTV is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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