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FY53 LPO

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,606 mi
Last recorded29,606 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LPO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 29,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 16 May 2025 26,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 24,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 22,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 21,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 19,236 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 17,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 14,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 13,617 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,277 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 12,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,519 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,994 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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FY53 LPO is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FY53 LPO, 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 FY53 LPO registered?

FY53 LPO is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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