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OY53 DYU

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,242 mi
Last recorded59,242 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DYU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,286 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 47,274 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,675 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,922 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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OY53 DYU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY53 DYU, 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 OY53 DYU registered?

OY53 DYU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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