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MJ03 JVD

2003 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,434 mi
Last recorded34,434 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 JVD
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 34,434 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 34,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative Switch faulty on operation - repaired as required (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 33,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 31,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,768 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mount bolt slightly loose,but dose have locking nut fitted

head lamp unit broken

Fail 31 May 2019 29,768 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure missing locking clip (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front engine mount bolt slightly loose,but dose have locking nut fitted

Offside chain block slightly loose

head lamp unit broken

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,490 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn (4.4mm) close to service limit (4.0mm). (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 27,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking on RH lock. Adjusted. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn (4.4mm) close to service limit (4.0mm). (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,036 miles

battery condition

clutch operation

Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,626 miles

free play at gearchange lever

front brake lever

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,664 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,618 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

all switches slightly loose on handlebars

front tyre wear

rear position lamp partially inop

Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,356 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 15,245 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 15,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 14,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,044 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly loose

Fail 16 May 2006 10,044 miles

Offside Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s/r indicator slightly loose

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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MJ03 JVD is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ03 JVD, 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 MJ03 JVD registered?

MJ03 JVD is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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