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GF53 NUJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,614 mi
Last recorded35,614 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NUJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 35,614 miles

Battery insecure

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 35,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,897 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 34,895 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 34,867 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,765 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 34,765 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front position light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,539 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper oil contaminated but no fluid loss shown under pressure

Pass 16 May 2015 34,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,585 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 32,585 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,344 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,067 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2008 17,174 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken but does not affect exhaust system

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 15,646 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,020 miles

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

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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GF53 NUJ 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 77.3%.

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 GF53 NUJ, 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 GF53 NUJ registered?

GF53 NUJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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