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KM53 BFY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,080 mi
Last recorded39,080 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 BFY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 39,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 3,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough.

Fail 7 Jun 2025 3,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly rough.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 38,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 36,572 miles

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

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 36,563 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 36,323 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn down to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 36,323 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn down to 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 36,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,605 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 31,605 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,296 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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KM53 BFY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KM53 BFY, 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 KM53 BFY registered?

KM53 BFY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 BFY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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