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HJ53 VNO

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,100 mi
Last recorded38,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VNO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 33,414 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 33,290 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,811 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,903 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?

Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
1,065
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 101
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 100
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 70
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HJ53 VNO is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 21,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ53 VNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800A typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ53 VNO registered?

HJ53 VNO is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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