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HV53 THG

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,874 mi
Last recorded15,874 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 THG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 15,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 15,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn uneven in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 15,589 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn uneven in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 13,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 13,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 12,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,938 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,337 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 9,218 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,419 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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HV53 THG 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 88.2%.

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 HV53 THG, 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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HV53 THG is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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