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LS53 ZHF

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,429 mi
Last recorded40,429 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZHF
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 39,112 miles

Nearside steering lock slightly damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 38,354 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust slightly loose both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 37,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 35,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 32,913 miles

Nearside steering lock stop slightly bent

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,050 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 32,045 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 28,811 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 28,811 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,439 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake light switch sticking

headlamp aim at highest setting

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight spongy front brake

Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,306 miles

non standard exhaust silencers fitted

slight wheel misalighnment

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,079 miles

advise hydraulic bleeding of brake system

exhausts non standard fitment

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,187 miles

exhaust silencers non standard

Pass 21 May 2007 14,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,278 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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LS53 ZHF is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LS53 ZHF, 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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LS53 ZHF is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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