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PF53 EOJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,085 mi
Last recorded36,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 EOJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 36,085 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 35,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,397 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,301 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,253 miles

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

oil cooler pipes corroded but not leaking, monitor

Fail 21 Jun 2021 35,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil cooler pipes corroded but not leaking, monitor

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,703 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded

oil pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,917 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 31,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,539 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 23,539 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 16,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,093 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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PF53 EOJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PF53 EOJ, 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 PF53 EOJ registered?

PF53 EOJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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