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FE53 JWU

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,955 mi
Last recorded37,955 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JWU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 37,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,225 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front oil cooler hoses corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,649 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 35,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,340 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 22,054 miles

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

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 11,588 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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FE53 JWU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FE53 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 JWU registered?

FE53 JWU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is FE53 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 JWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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