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NC53 MZG

2004 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,082 mi
Last recorded36,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VTR1000 F16,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 MZG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 36,082 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 36,073 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 35,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 33,619 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 32,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 32,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 32,611 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 30,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 27,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 24,018 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear on 2mm, warning markers (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed outer pipe chafing on horn, fitted to tight to housing at lever (3.2.B3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,937 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 15,937 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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NC53 MZG is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 16,382 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 NC53 MZG, 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 22 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NC53 MZG is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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