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NU53 HYR

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,481 mi
Last recorded16,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 HYR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 16,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,311 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,737 miles

Rear indicators slightly obscured

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,133 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 15,133 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 14,142 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 14,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,078 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 13,078 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,941 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 7,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,529 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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NU53 HYR is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NU53 HYR, 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 NU53 HYR registered?

NU53 HYR is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NU53 HYR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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