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SV03 ULS

2003 Honda VTR1000 F

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,523 mi
Last recorded26,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 F15,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 ULS
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 26,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 26,521 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,374 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 24,817 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 24,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 24,480 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 23,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 21,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,037 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,690 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,810 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 19,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,983 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 3,296 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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SV03 ULS is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV03 ULS, 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 SV03 ULS registered?

SV03 ULS is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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