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NU53 HXX

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,368 mi
Last recorded35,368 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 HXX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 35,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 35,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 31,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 29,755 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 29,541 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 23,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,714 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 22,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 18,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 13,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 11,169 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 8,529 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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NU53 HXX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU53 HXX, 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 NU53 HXX registered?

NU53 HXX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NU53 HXX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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