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RY53 UFL

2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,933 mi
Last recorded26,933 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp12,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UFL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 Sp
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 26,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 26,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 25,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 24,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 24,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 24,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 23,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 23,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 23,239 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 22,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,041 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 21,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,765 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 17,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 13,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,225 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 10,225 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2007 8,438 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 UFL is a 2004 Honda VTR1000 Sp in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

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

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