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PF03 MBY

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,563 mi
Last recorded27,563 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 MBY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 27,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 26,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 25,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,868 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 22,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,102 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,078 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 21,076 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,729 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 19,868 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 18,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 17,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,879 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,146 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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PF03 MBY is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PF03 MBY, 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 PF03 MBY registered?

PF03 MBY is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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