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RY53 UFG

2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp12,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UFG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 33,956 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 33,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 33,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 32,347 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 31,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,141 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,475 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,556 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,648 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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RY53 UFG is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 12,809 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 RY53 UFG, 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 22 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 RY53 UFG registered?

RY53 UFG is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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