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LJ53 VUR

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,975 mi
Last recorded31,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VUR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 30,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,098 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,492 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 28,474 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 26,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Could do with lube (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake has wooden feel

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel tank breather appears blocked, had pressure in it

Fail 20 Jan 2018 26,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Could do with lube (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake has wooden feel

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel tank breather appears blocked, had pressure in it

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,794 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wheel damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,752 miles

no number plate light

Fail 27 Jun 2016 21,585 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,198 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 20,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,446 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 16,908 miles

Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate light inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,908 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate light inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,207 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,521 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,083 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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LJ53 VUR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ53 VUR, 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 LJ53 VUR registered?

LJ53 VUR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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