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YD53 ZGL

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

27,626 mi
Last recorded27,626 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZGL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 27,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 27,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,517 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 27,517 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,354 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 25,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 23,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 21,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,162 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 18,523 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 18,448 miles

Rear Footrest missing Nearside and Offside. (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 11,566 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,747 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 8,747 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,569 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 7,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 4,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 3,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 3,624 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,518 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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YD53 ZGL is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YD53 ZGL, 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 YD53 ZGL registered?

YD53 ZGL is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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