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PN53 TWU

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,648 mi
Last recorded23,648 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TWU
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 23,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 23,277 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 23,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 23,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 23,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,893 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 22,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,684 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 22,662 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 22,221 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 21,134 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 21,124 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 13,159 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,362 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 7,561 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 4,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 3,936 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 TWU is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TWU, 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 PN53 TWU registered?

PN53 TWU is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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