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PG53 OZC

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,947 mi
Last recorded61,947 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OZC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 61,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,592 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,592 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,871 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 48,871 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil r/h (2.3.3)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,669 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,578 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,808 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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PG53 OZC is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PG53 OZC, 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 PG53 OZC registered?

PG53 OZC is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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