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NU53 HPP

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 HPP
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

no high beam warning

no indicator tell tale

Pass 18 Jul 2023
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,350 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 30,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 20,762 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 19,863 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 18,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,966 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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NU53 HPP is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU53 HPP, 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 NU53 HPP registered?

NU53 HPP is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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