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OV53 HYW

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 HYW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 81,858 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 78,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 68,479 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,375 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,898 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 66,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,415 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,610 miles

Fuel injection warning light illuminated.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,587 miles

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

offside front fork damp at bottom of leg

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,361 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,269 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 44,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,847 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 31,847 miles

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.

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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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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OV53 HYW is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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