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SP53 UGU

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,728 mi
Last recorded45,728 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UGU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 45,728 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced oil cooler hoses (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced oil cooler hoses (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 45,218 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 45,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion fork stanchion underneath bottom yoke (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension modified but not seriously weakened surface corrosion fork stanchion underneath bottom yoke (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,537 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 42,531 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working when rear brake pedal pressed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 29,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 24,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 17,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 15,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 7,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 733 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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SP53 UGU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black 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 SP53 UGU, 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 SP53 UGU registered?

SP53 UGU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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