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AO53 DSU

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DSU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,504 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 85,504 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 83,397 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 83,377 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,082 miles

Front headrace steering bearings have a veery slight notch advise change

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 54,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,793 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,825 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 51,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,110 miles

Cut in rear tyre not deep enough to damage cords

Nail in rear tyre.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Can not see condition of nearside rear (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,779 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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AO53 DSU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO53 DSU, 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 AO53 DSU registered?

AO53 DSU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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