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OY53 SKE

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,645 mi
Last recorded43,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SKE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 43,645 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 42,154 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 42,113 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,897 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 40,861 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,484 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,686 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,292 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Slight rear brake bind noticed at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,458 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 34,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,362 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 26,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 5,029 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 SKE is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc 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 OY53 SKE, 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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OY53 SKE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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