MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
advise both tyres flat
advise fi light on dash
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
fi light remains on
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Fuel injection warning light illuminated.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
offside front fork damp at bottom of leg
Rear Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda VFR800A?
Based on 17,952 MOT tests across 1,394 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV53 HYW 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 85%.
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 OV53 HYW, 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 OV53 HYW registered?
OV53 HYW is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is OV53 HYW safe to buy?
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