Honda Cb 600 F 3 (2003)
2003 Honda Cb 600 F 3
CarHunch analysed 351 real MOT records for the 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Honda CB 600 F-3 meets the UK average with an 80% first-time pass rate, and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 14.8% of vehicles ever recording one—so safety isn't a major red flag here. However, these bikes average 1.6 failures and 4.9 advisories per test, suggesting routine wear items and maintenance niggles are the norm rather than the exception.
With a median mileage of just under 16,000 miles for a 21-year-old bike, many examples have been well looked after, but the spread (average 18,310 miles) hints that some have seen harder use. Before buying, budget for brake fluid, exhaust, and chain maintenance—these mid-2000s middleweight sportsters need regular attention to stay reliable, but a well-serviced example will be a solid, affordable bike.
What to check before buying a 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 3
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 339 | 79.6% | 1.64 |
| Other (3%) | 12 | 91.4% | 0.42 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2003 Honda Cb 600 F 3 vehicles fall between 9,166 and 24,095 miles.
2003 Honda Cb 600 F 3 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 88 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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