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NJ53 VKD

2003 Honda CBR600RR

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,192 mi
Last recorded13,192 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600RR14,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 VKD
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600RR
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 13,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 12,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 11,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 10,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 9,848 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

there is a slight delay in operation

Fail 20 Apr 2021 9,812 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight bulbs wrong there for there's no beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

there is a slight delay in operation

Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 36,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,233 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,255 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 28,255 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

front tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Jan 2012 25,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,672 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,155 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 3,379 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600RR?

Based on 68,045 MOT tests across 6,490 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 827
reflector on motorcycle missing 479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 297
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 234
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NJ53 VKD is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Honda CBR600RR models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 14,410 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 CBR600RR fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 827 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ53 VKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600RR typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CBR600RR is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ53 VKD is a 2003 Honda CBR600RR, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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