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LV53 VFB

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,632 mi
Last recorded24,632 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VFB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 24,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 24,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,283 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 24,283 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 24,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 21,552 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 20,546 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear Pads Getting Low! (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 May 2018 20,546 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Perished! (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Front O/S and N/S Leaking Oil, O/S Leaking Oil onto Front Brake Caliper! (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Perished! (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear Pads Getting Low! (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 20,453 miles

Both front & rear tyre valves perished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,389 miles

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

both front and rear tyre valves perishing

headlight system should have both sides illuminated but only one side working at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2015 20,386 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

both front and rear tyre valves perishing

headlight system should have both sides illuminated but only one side working at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,201 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 17,201 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 13,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 12,934 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,706 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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LV53 VFB is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV53 VFB, 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 LV53 VFB registered?

LV53 VFB is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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