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PN53 TWY

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,510 mi
Last recorded74,510 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TWY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,510 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 74,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major leak, possibly front headers but enclosed by fairings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,381 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 68,380 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,389 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,095 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 58,095 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 49,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,742 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 38,742 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,382 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,351 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,627 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 19,463 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,463 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,551 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 14,551 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,598 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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PN53 TWY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN53 TWY, 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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PN53 TWY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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