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LC03 TLU

2003 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,892 mi
Last recorded9,892 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Cbr18,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 TLU
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 9,892 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 9,040 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 8,955 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 8,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 8,553 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 8,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 8,328 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2020 8,328 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 8,190 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 8,190 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 7,712 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 7,712 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil stanchion pitted (2.3.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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LC03 TLU is a 2003 Honda Cbr in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,548 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 Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 TLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cbr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC03 TLU registered?

LC03 TLU is a 2003 Honda Cbr, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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