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GU53 YKG

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,426 mi
Last recorded12,426 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YKG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 12,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 12,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 10,194 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 9,810 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 8,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 7,958 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 7,689 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 7,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 6,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 5,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,428 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 4,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 4,764 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 4,610 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 4,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 4,377 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,280 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,988 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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GU53 YKG is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU53 YKG, 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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GU53 YKG is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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