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SG53 ZXC

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,739 mi
Last recorded6,739 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZXC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 6,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 6,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 6,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 6,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 5,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 5,053 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 5,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 4,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 4,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 4,802 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 4,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 4,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 4,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 3,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 2,149 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 1,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 1,941 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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SG53 ZXC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG53 ZXC, 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 SG53 ZXC registered?

SG53 ZXC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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