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NG03 PKN

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,475 mi
Last recorded26,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 PKN
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 26,475 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 26,475 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 26,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 26,198 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,533 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 24,531 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,941 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 20,012 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 18,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 18,561 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,203 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,047 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 11,047 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 10,947 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2006 10,947 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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NG03 PKN is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG03 PKN, 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 NG03 PKN registered?

NG03 PKN is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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