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RE53 WUT

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,619 mi
Last recorded32,619 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 WUT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 32,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 32,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,300 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 29,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing from rear downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 21,642 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,247 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 19,247 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,031 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle sub frame bent on R/H passanger pillion footrest side.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 18,031 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle sub frame bent on R/H passanger pillion footrest side.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,871 miles

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

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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RE53 WUT is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE53 WUT, 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 RE53 WUT registered?

RE53 WUT is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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