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NL53 KJA

2003 Honda CBR600F

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,616 mi
Last recorded37,616 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CBR600F16,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 KJA
MakeHonda
ModelCBR600F
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 37,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 37,097 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 36,208 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 32,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 28,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 27,331 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 27,331 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 20,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 17,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 9,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 6,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 3,988 miles

rear tyre starting to crack with age

Pass 27 Oct 2007 3,261 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 3,261 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 3,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 3,064 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CBR600F?

Based on 233,298 MOT tests across 21,936 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
21,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,113
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,718
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1,311
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NL53 KJA is a 2003 Honda CBR600F in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Honda CBR600F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,676 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 CBR600F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,898 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL53 KJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR600F typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CBR600F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL53 KJA registered?

NL53 KJA is a 2003 Honda CBR600F, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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