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RV03 FUA

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,075 mi
Last recorded19,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FUA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 19,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 18,787 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 18,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,821 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 17,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 17,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 May 2016 16,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 12,790 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 12,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 12,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 11,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 9,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,876 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
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RV03 FUA is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV03 FUA, 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.

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What year was RV03 FUA registered?

RV03 FUA is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RV03 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 FUA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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