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KW03 BBU

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,595 mi
Last recorded15,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 BBU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 15,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 15,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 15,296 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 15,198 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 15,198 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 14,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 14,630 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 14,630 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 13,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 12,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 10,163 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 10,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 8,935 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,845 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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KW03 BBU is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KW03 BBU, 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 KW03 BBU registered?

KW03 BBU is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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