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EF52 FYR

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,902 mi
Last recorded41,902 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 FYR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,902 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2025 41,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,589 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 40,589 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2023 40,303 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,018 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 40,018 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,092 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 39,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,677 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 36,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,127 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,255 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 33,207 miles

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 31,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 25,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 7,412 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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EF52 FYR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF52 FYR, 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 EF52 FYR registered?

EF52 FYR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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