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FX53 YJJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,138 mi
Last recorded22,138 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YJJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 22,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 22,128 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 21,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,314 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 16,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 16,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 15,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,748 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 12,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 12,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,604 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 11,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,409 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front 124Kg. Rear 136Kg.

Front 2.5mm. 120/70/ZR17/58W.

Rear 3mm. 180/55/ZR17/73W.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,367 miles

Discs & pads all serviceable.

F. 120/70/ZR17/58W.2.8mm. R. 180/55/ZR17/73W.4mm.

F.136Kg. R.124Kg.

Pass 16 May 2014 9,221 miles

2.5mm. Mich Pilot 120/70/ZR17. Pads & Discs OK.

F 128Kg. R 179Kg.

Mich Pilot 3mm. 180/55/ZR17. Pads & disc OK.

Pass 20 May 2013 7,324 miles

3mm. 120/70/ZR17/Michelin.

4mm. 180/55/ZR17. Michelin.

Brake pads in serviceable condition.

Front 128Kg. Rear 179Kg.

Pass 11 May 2012 6,963 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 2,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 1,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,670 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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FX53 YJJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX53 YJJ, 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 FX53 YJJ registered?

FX53 YJJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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