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EK53 TEO

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,225 mi
Last recorded38,225 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TEO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 38,225 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,560 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 37,524 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,760 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 36,760 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,918 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 34,890 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working on control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,613 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 30,589 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2017 30,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 29,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,708 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,444 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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EK53 TEO is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK53 TEO, 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 EK53 TEO registered?

EK53 TEO is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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