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EO53 BWY

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,665 mi
Last recorded34,665 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BWY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 34,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 33,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,194 miles

Presented for test with front / rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 26,194 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 22,954 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning by spring (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 9,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 7,648 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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EO53 BWY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO53 BWY, 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 EO53 BWY registered?

EO53 BWY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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