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GY53 LPN

2003 Honda VFR800

Purple Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,221 mi
Last recorded33,221 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LPN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 32,960 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 32,941 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,827 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 32,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,753 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,246 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 30,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,585 miles

Advise numberplate light not working

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 29,585 miles

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

Advise indicator switch sticky.

Advise numberplate light not working

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,114 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 19,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 11,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,290 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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GY53 LPN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Purple with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LPN, 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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GY53 LPN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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