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EK53 VHX

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VHX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 66,367 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 65,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 57,065 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,105 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 46,102 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on rear side light. (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released when foot brake applied rear brake light stays on. (1.3.1e)

rear no plate lamp not working.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,252 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 16,975 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,975 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,793 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 15,793 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,942 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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EK53 VHX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK53 VHX, 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 EK53 VHX registered?

EK53 VHX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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