2003 HONDA CBR600RR0.6L Petrol

This 2003 Honda CBR600RR presents a generally stable mechanical condition, passing its most recent test on 2023-07-23 at 19,129 miles. The current roadworthiness is sound, though the MOT history reveals a persistent pattern of minor wear rather than resolving faults. The tester noted ongoing issues with brake disc wear and slight fluctuation in front brake effort, alongside a recurring minor distortion on the rear wheel bead rim. These items appear consistently across multiple years, representing characteristic age-related wear rather than a worsening structural failure. Accumulating only 19,129 miles over approximately twenty-three years translates to an exceptionally low average of roughly 832 miles per year. The mileage pattern shows long periods of minimal use, such as the span from 10,939 miles in March 2013 to 12,767 miles in May 2014, followed by similarly conservative increments of a few hundred miles annually. This very light usage implies the machine spent considerable time stored in a garage, which typically protects the chassis from heavy corrosion while introducing risks related to stagnant fluids and rubber degradation. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the braking system and wheels. The front and rear brake discs show repeated advisories for scoring and wear, meaning rotor thickness and pad condition require careful measurement before further road use. The front brake effort fluctuation suggests potential disc runout or caliper piston stiction stemming from intermittent use. Check the rear wheel carefully around the bead rim where the tester flagged slight distortion, and closely inspect all rubber components, tyres, and suspension seals for hardening or perished material caused by prolonged periods of inactivity.