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GJ53 OBN

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,416 mi
Last recorded37,416 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OBN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 37,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 36,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,871 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 31,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,142 miles

Exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 11,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,659 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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GJ53 OBN 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 94.1%.

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 GJ53 OBN, 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 GJ53 OBN registered?

GJ53 OBN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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