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GY53 JPX

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,025 mi
Last recorded51,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 JPX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 51,025 miles

Front oil cooler pipes corrosion

Rear Suspension arm slightly loose rear suspension linkages has freeplay (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 48,295 miles

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

Handle bar grips worn

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,173 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 38,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 30,546 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 30,546 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 28,602 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 24,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,117 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,917 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 19,917 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,283 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 14,482 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 14,482 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 12,637 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 8,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 5,232 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 5,232 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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GY53 JPX 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 81.8%.

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 GY53 JPX, 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 GY53 JPX registered?

GY53 JPX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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