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LY53 DGX

2003 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 DGX
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,880 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 70,589 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) contaminated left and right (1.1.13 (b))

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left and right (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear exhaust defecting body panel

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,039 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 64,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,198 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,543 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 51,540 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,405 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 39,774 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 39,774 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

rear tyre has three plugs in

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,509 miles

Front Fork Dust Seals Perishing

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 32,509 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Fork Dust Seals Perishing

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 25,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,775 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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LY53 DGX is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Blue 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 LY53 DGX, 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 LY53 DGX registered?

LY53 DGX is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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