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SP52 KDO

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,117 mi
Last recorded24,117 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 KDO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 24,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 23,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 23,966 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 22,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 21,674 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 19,568 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 18,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,568 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,473 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 15,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 14,335 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 13,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 6,674 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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SP52 KDO is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SP52 KDO, 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 SP52 KDO registered?

SP52 KDO is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is SP52 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 KDO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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