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AO53 LFL

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,591 mi
Last recorded13,591 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LFL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 13,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 13,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 13,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 13,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 13,394 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 13,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 10,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 9,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,981 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 8,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 5,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,113 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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AO53 LFL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 LFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO53 LFL registered?

AO53 LFL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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