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PN53 TVW

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,371 mi
Last recorded22,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TVW
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 22,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 20,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 19,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 18,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,074 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 14,074 miles

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

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 14,074 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,671 miles

front tyre tread is just on legal limit of 1.0mm. recommend renewal

Pass 11 May 2017 13,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,859 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 12,847 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

rear brake lever damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,019 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 12,019 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 7,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,838 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 5,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,527 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 5,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 4,354 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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PN53 TVW is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PN53 TVW, 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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PN53 TVW is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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