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NU53 HPE

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,028 mi
Last recorded44,028 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 44,028 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 44,004 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,782 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 42,782 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 42,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 42,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 41,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,225 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 28,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 22,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 21,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,939 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 20,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,731 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,703 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 19,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,124 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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NU53 HPE is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NU53 HPE, 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 NU53 HPE registered?

NU53 HPE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NU53 HPE safe to buy?

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