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GX53 BNE

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,728 mi
Last recorded25,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 BNE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 25,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 22,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 19,533 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 17,117 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 13,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,585 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 7,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 6,346 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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GX53 BNE is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX53 BNE, 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 GX53 BNE registered?

GX53 BNE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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