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LV53 OBE

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OBE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 48,258 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear brake pedal (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 48,046 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear brake pedal (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,882 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 47,877 miles

Direction indicator not working both near-side indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,789 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,558 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer disc pad cannot be seen clearly (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 41,480 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 41,480 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2020 38,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,604 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 38,575 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,437 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,833 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 35,833 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,790 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 31,790 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 26,596 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 16,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 6,748 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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LV53 OBE is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LV53 OBE, 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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LV53 OBE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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