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NX53 ZSN

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 ZSN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,635 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,882 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 73,773 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,150 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 1/2 Box's of fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notch in headset (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,663 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,628 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 66,628 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,081 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 44,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 25,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 22,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,070 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,996 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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NX53 ZSN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NX53 ZSN, 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 NX53 ZSN registered?

NX53 ZSN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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