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GU53 VXX

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,351 mi
Last recorded48,351 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VXX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 48,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 46,530 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 46,530 miles

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

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2024 45,058 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2024 45,058 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 42,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 42,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 42,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,860 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded header pipes. corroded clamps, clamp missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded front brake hose banjo's slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear rear tyre has multiple small cuts in tread

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 39,860 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded header pipes. corroded clamps, clamp missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded front brake hose banjo's slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear rear tyre has multiple small cuts in tread

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,684 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,286 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,839 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 11,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,513 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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GU53 VXX is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GU53 VXX, 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 GU53 VXX registered?

GU53 VXX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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