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AE53 FVR

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FVR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,299 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,552 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 91,523 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 84,615 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 84,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,435 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,025 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right fork leg has light misting (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,628 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,628 miles

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

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,903 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,735 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 40,723 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,366 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,261 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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AE53 FVR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 FVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 FVR registered?

AE53 FVR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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