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FN53 BZE

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,329 mi
Last recorded34,329 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BZE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,329 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 34,327 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,716 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,715 miles

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

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

battery charge condition poor

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,672 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,822 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,860 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,310 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,853 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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FN53 BZE is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN53 BZE, 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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FN53 BZE is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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