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WV53 YTX

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,740 mi
Last recorded38,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YTX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,740 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 36,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 33,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,277 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,762 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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WV53 YTX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WV53 YTX, 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 WV53 YTX registered?

WV53 YTX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is WV53 YTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 YTX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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