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VK53 HRC

2003 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,092 mi
Last recorded19,092 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HRC
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 19,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 17,451 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 17,408 miles

Direction indicator not working R\O INDICATOR NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT OFF SIDE BREAK PIPE STICKS OUT ADVISE CHANGEING FOR SHORTER ONE

Pass 9 Aug 2024 14,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 13,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 11,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 11,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 10,399 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 7,883 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 5,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,183 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 3,238 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 1,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 1,393 miles

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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VK53 HRC is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK53 HRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK53 HRC registered?

VK53 HRC is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is VK53 HRC safe to buy?

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