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AO53 DTN

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DTN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 41,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front front tyre over 10 years old

Rear rear tyre over 10 years old

Fail 19 Aug 2026 41,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front front tyre over 10 years old

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 2 Sep 2025 40,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 39,637 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 39,637 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,863 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 37,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,690 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 37,690 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,316 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,029 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,584 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,678 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,981 miles

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 DTN is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DTN, 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 DTN is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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