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RF03 LHM

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,113 mi
Last recorded22,113 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LHM
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,113 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

beam kick up altered by masking kit

fork dust seals split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,039 miles

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

beam corrector fitted

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Sep 2016 20,997 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

beam corrector fitted

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,183 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

belly pan loose

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,760 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 16,606 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

both rear indicators loose

number plate loose

Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 13,810 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 12,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 10,638 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,644 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,306 miles

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

stone in rear tyre

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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RF03 LHM is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF03 LHM, 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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RF03 LHM is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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