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LT53 MTO

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,267 mi
Last recorded47,267 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 MTO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 47,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,223 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,831 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 44,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,062 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,223 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,109 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,887 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,887 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,824 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,644 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,455 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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LT53 MTO is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT53 MTO, 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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LT53 MTO is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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