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PN53 ZXL

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,557 mi
Last recorded29,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ZXL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 29,557 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 29,557 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 25,625 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 21,994 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 21,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 21,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,731 miles

Single seat only- no rear footpegs

Pass 28 May 2019 20,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 18,123 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil cooler pipes rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,808 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 15,803 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil right (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 10,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,729 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 ZXL is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 ZXL registered?

PN53 ZXL is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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