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MJ53 ABO

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,462 mi
Last recorded17,462 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ABO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 17,462 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive And slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 17,429 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 17,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 16,988 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 16,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,646 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 14,627 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,964 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 8,952 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 4,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 1,551 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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MJ53 ABO is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow 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 MJ53 ABO, 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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MJ53 ABO is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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