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VN03 ORW

2003 Honda CB600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,466 mi
Last recorded57,466 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 ORW
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,271 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,057 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,057 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,577 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear chain needs lubrication!

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 29,366 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,186 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,512 miles

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

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

front o/s indicator lens cracked!

Fail 16 Dec 2008 22,512 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front o/s indicator lens cracked!

Fail 12 Jul 2007 18,599 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,163 miles

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

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

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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VN03 ORW is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN03 ORW, 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 VN03 ORW registered?

VN03 ORW is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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