CarVerify

Free Car Check

RC51 BYE

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,232 mi
Last recorded12,232 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC51 BYE
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 12,232 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 11,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 11,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 11,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 11,037 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 11,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 10,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 10,122 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 10,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 10,026 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,956 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,756 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 7,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 6,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 5,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,540 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 Sp?

Based on 25,488 MOT tests across 2,406 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 269
reflector on motorcycle missing 174
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 155
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 110
Full Honda VTR1000 Sp reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RC51 BYE is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 13,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 Sp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RC51 BYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 Sp typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VTR1000 Sp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RC51 BYE?

You can check the full history of RC51 BYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RC51 BYE registered?

RC51 BYE is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RC51 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC51 BYE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RC51 BYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RC51 BYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.