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LD53 YNU

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,199 mi
Last recorded40,199 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 YNU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 39,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 38,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,625 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 37,625 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,599 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,247 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,247 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,135 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 35,135 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,768 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,768 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,551 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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LD53 YNU is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LD53 YNU, 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 LD53 YNU registered?

LD53 YNU is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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