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OV03 LNR

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,197 mi
Last recorded4,197 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LNR
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 4,197 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 4,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 3,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 2,833 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 2,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 2,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 2,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 2,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 2,213 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 1,822 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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OV03 LNR is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV03 LNR, 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 OV03 LNR registered?

OV03 LNR is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is OV03 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 LNR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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