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WX53 BFJ

2003 Honda CB600 Hornet

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,234 mi
Last recorded40,234 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda CB600 Hornet17,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 BFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCB600 Hornet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 40,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,146 miles

Rear tyre low tread

Pass 25 Aug 2023 39,155 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 39,155 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 38,872 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,831 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 28,860 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

clutch adjustment has low reserve

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,860 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

clutch adjustment has low reserve

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,978 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,712 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 19,366 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,107 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB600 Hornet?

Based on 32,894 MOT tests across 2,748 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,748
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 563
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 374
reflector on motorcycle missing 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 289
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 238
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WX53 BFJ is a 2003 Honda CB600 Hornet in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda CB600 Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,474 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 Hornet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 563 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB600 Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda CB600 Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX53 BFJ registered?

WX53 BFJ is a 2003 Honda CB600 Hornet, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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