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VK53 HRE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,813 mi
Last recorded38,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HRE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 38,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,944 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 24,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,327 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,701 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,787 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,045 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 8,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 7,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,065 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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VK53 HRE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK53 HRE, 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 VK53 HRE registered?

VK53 HRE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 HRE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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