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MF53 JHV

2003 Honda FJS600

Silver Petrol 582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,756 mi
Last recorded19,756 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda FJS60018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 JHV
MakeHonda
ModelFJS600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 19,756 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 19,755 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating front brake wont work with reasonable force, will only work with excessive force pulled on lever (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 18,267 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 17,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 16,735 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 16,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,895 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,059 miles

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

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

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

inner bar end missing

Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,725 miles

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

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

iner barend missing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,725 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

iner barend missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,997 miles

hade small test ride

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,390 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

panels restricted view to test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,512 miles

view to mot obstructed by panels

Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,181 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 11,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,088 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 7,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,417 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FJS600?

Based on 14,260 MOT tests across 1,087 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 246
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 242
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 107
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 90
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MF53 JHV is a 2003 Honda FJS600 in Silver with a 582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Honda FJS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 18,418 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 FJS600 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 JHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FJS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FJS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF53 JHV is a 2003 Honda FJS600, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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