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OV03 LNY

2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,654 mi
Last recorded26,654 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp13,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LNY
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 26,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 26,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 26,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 24,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 23,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 19,818 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,843 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 LNY 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 87.5%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

OV03 LNY is a 2003 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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