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WX53 BYH

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,037 mi
Last recorded15,037 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 BYH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 15,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on rear gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 15,003 miles

Rear Rear Number Plate Light Not Working.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,838 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 14,820 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,463 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 12,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,635 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 8,635 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 5,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 1,804 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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WX53 BYH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX53 BYH, 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 WX53 BYH registered?

WX53 BYH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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