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BX03 SVR

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,641 mi
Last recorded38,641 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 SVR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 38,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 38,229 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,920 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 37,920 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,860 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,198 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,419 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,419 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 26,407 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,446 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,428 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2007 1,942 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2006 13,219 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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BX03 SVR is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BX03 SVR, 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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BX03 SVR is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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