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AO53 DNJ

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,513 mi
Last recorded16,513 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DNJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 16,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 16,489 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,625 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 15,149 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2017 15,096 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Sep 2017 15,042 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Upper Brake hose fouling Front brake hoses fouling on dash (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 12,673 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 12,441 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,864 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 8,864 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 7,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,672 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 5,672 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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AO53 DNJ is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,304 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 VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 DNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO53 DNJ is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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