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AO53 DWJ

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,997 mi
Last recorded29,997 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DWJ
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Throttle cable slightly tight on steering lock to lock

Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 28,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,122 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,501 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Aug 2012 22,290 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,599 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,518 miles

SILENCER NOISER THAN STANDARD.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,682 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 DWJ is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWJ, 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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What year was AO53 DWJ registered?

AO53 DWJ is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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