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SW03 FDF

2003 Honda Cb 600 F-3

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,616 mi
Last recorded51,616 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cb 600 F-315,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FDF
MakeHonda
ModelCb 600 F-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 51,616 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 51,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 47,210 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 47,210 miles

Stop lamp not working Front switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,007 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rusted clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,845 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose *Heat shield loose at lower mounts* (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 35,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leak from fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose *Heat shield loose at lower mounts* (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,616 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 30,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 23,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 17,059 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 17,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 15,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 May 2007 13,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 13,245 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Cb 600 F-3?

Based on 4,644 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
947
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Drive chain excessively loose 26
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SW03 FDF is a 2003 Honda Cb 600 F-3 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cb 600 F-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 15,672 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 Cb 600 F-3 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW03 FDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cb 600 F-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cb 600 F-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW03 FDF registered?

SW03 FDF is a 2003 Honda Cb 600 F-3, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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