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WV53 HHJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

27,064 mi
Last recorded27,064 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HHJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 27,064 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tape holding on indicator but not likely to become insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2024 22,837 miles

Exhaust noisy

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Slight damage to offside front disc

Pass 7 Aug 2023 22,647 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 22,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 22,213 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 22,213 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 22,206 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working on the rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 19,894 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 19,894 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 17,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,583 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted all (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,578 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,687 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,678 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,372 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,372 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,732 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 8,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,775 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 5,775 miles

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

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

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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WV53 HHJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WV53 HHJ, 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 WV53 HHJ registered?

WV53 HHJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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