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KF53 KLU

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,692 mi
Last recorded17,692 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 KLU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 17,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 17,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 16,438 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 16,438 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 16,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 16,327 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 15,021 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 15,021 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 11,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 9,626 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 9,626 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 9,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 9,037 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,662 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 8,028 miles

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

Number plate light does not illuminate

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 7,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,807 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,585 miles

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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KF53 KLU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KF53 KLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF53 KLU registered?

KF53 KLU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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