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PN53 ETO

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,811 mi
Last recorded48,811 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ETO
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,811 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 48,811 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,352 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 44,352 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,976 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 41,976 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 39,615 miles

Brake bias control 2, favours front brake.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 39,615 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake bias control 2, favours front brake.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,931 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,876 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2020 35,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,553 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 32,553 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,337 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,337 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Slight cut in rear tyre (not deep enough to reach the cords).

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,605 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,508 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,260 miles

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

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

exh corroded at joint and clamp missing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,239 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 10,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,941 miles

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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PN53 ETO is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PN53 ETO, 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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What year was PN53 ETO registered?

PN53 ETO is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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