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EA53 ZHG

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,463 mi
Last recorded11,463 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZHG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 11,463 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 11,463 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition with baffles removed (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy with baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 11,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 11,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,047 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,820 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 10,820 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 10,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 9,012 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 26 May 2015 9,012 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 7,925 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 7,925 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 May 2013 6,844 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 5,953 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 3,756 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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EA53 ZHG is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA53 ZHG, 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 EA53 ZHG registered?

EA53 ZHG is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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