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FE53 YVU

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,063 mi
Last recorded51,063 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 YVU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,696 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil leak from right hand engine cover

Fail 24 Feb 2021 50,675 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil leak from right hand engine cover

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear change lever bent

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 46,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front 120/70-ZR17 BT021 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear change lever bent

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 41,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,217 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 41,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2017 40,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 38,954 miles

registration lamp not working

Pass 28 May 2015 37,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 36,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,289 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 32,005 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 26,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,601 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 YVU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVU, 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 FE53 YVU registered?

FE53 YVU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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