CarVerify

Free Car Check

W703 DCK

2000 Honda VTR1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,062 mi
Last recorded40,062 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VTR100018,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 DCK
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 40,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 38,160 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 36,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 30,906 miles

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

Nearside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stanchion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,643 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 46,641 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Feb 2015 46,630 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,630 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,216 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,845 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 44,840 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,494 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,494 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 39,702 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2006 39,702 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000?

Based on 2,503 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Full Honda VTR1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W703 DCK is a 2000 Honda VTR1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda VTR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,102 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W703 DCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Honda VTR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W703 DCK?

You can check the full history of W703 DCK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W703 DCK registered?

W703 DCK is a 2000 Honda VTR1000, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W703 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W703 DCK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W703 DCK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W703 DCK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.