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HF03 GLV

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,908 mi
Last recorded23,908 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GLV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 23,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,327 miles

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

nearside rear light bulb not working.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 20,839 miles

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

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

o/s handlebar slightly bent

petrol cap seal repaired

rear cush drive worn

Pass 16 Jun 2022 18,985 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly damaged

handlebar slightly bent o/s

Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

o/s handlebar slightly bent

Fail 10 Jun 2021 17,207 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

o/s handlebar slightly bent

Pass 11 Jun 2020 12,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 11,685 miles

Loud exhaust

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 11,505 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 11,505 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 11,006 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 11,003 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,552 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 10,552 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,506 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,130 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 7,130 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 7,056 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 7,023 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 7,023 miles

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

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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HF03 GLV is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF03 GLV, 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 HF03 GLV registered?

HF03 GLV is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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