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LD53 ZFV

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,043 mi
Last recorded35,043 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 ZFV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 35,043 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 34,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 34,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 34,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 34,709 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning r/h lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,840 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 32,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,969 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 27,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 27,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 27,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 27,408 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 26,727 miles

front brake spongey lever pulls in more than normal.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,834 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 ZFV is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD53 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

LD53 ZFV is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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