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CE53 MWV

2003 Honda Cb 600 F-3

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,920 mi
Last recorded44,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cb 600 F-315,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MWV
MakeHonda
ModelCb 600 F-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 44,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,915 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 43,910 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 40,848 miles

Front Tyre 13 years old

Front Tyre contaminated with silicone type substance.

Rear Tyre contaminated with silicone type substance.

Pass 28 May 2022 40,470 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2022 40,470 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,171 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 38,171 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 36,532 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,528 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,679 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 25,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 20,022 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 14,753 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,448 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 10,448 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 6,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 2,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,276 miles

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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CE53 MWV is a 2003 Honda Cb 600 F-3 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CE53 MWV, 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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CE53 MWV is a 2003 Honda Cb 600 F-3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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