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WR53 WYV

2003 Honda CB600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,078 mi
Last recorded34,078 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda CB60016,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 WYV
MakeHonda
ModelCB600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 34,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 31,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,298 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,156 miles

Clutch lever bent

Rear disc scored/worn

Rear tyre nearing minimum limit

Fail 13 Jun 2017 26,156 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front brake pads nearing minimum limit

Rear disc scored/worn

Rear tyre nearing minimum limit

X1 Rear light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,786 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 23,786 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,061 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 17,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,472 miles

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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WR53 WYV is a 2003 Honda CB600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR53 WYV, 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 WR53 WYV registered?

WR53 WYV is a 2003 Honda CB600, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WR53 WYV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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