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MJ53 ABK

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,645 mi
Last recorded16,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ABK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 16,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 13,977 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 12,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 8,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 8,319 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2008 8,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 8,117 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,078 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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MJ53 ABK is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MJ53 ABK, 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 MJ53 ABK registered?

MJ53 ABK is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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