Honda Cbr600fs (2003)
2003 Honda Cbr600fs
CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2003 Honda Cbr600fs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2003 Honda CBR600FS has an 88.2% first-time pass rate, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests these bikes are generally well-maintained and reliable. Dangerous defects are present in only 13.6% of the cohort, so serious safety issues are not a widespread concern for this model.
These bikes are typically low-mileage machines at 15,661 miles on average, which is genuinely low for a 20-year-old sports bike and points to careful ownership. The 1.58 average failures per vehicle and 6.1 advisories indicate minor wear issues rather than systemic problems—typical corrosion and consumables on older bikes. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm brake fluid condition and chain wear, as these are the common failure points on aging sportsbikes.
What to check before buying a 2003 Honda Cbr600fs
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2003 Honda Cbr600fs 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 Cbr600fs vehicles fall between 9,637 and 19,928 miles.
2003 Honda Cbr600fs — Still on the Road
50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Honda Cbr600fs
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.6%
Exhaust noisy
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24.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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23.8%
Drive chain slightly loose
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23.3%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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22.9%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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20.9%
Exhaust noisy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.
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