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YH53 EEG

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,102 mi
Last recorded29,102 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EEG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 29,102 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Slight oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 29,102 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Slight oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 24,686 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Mudguard insecure Some fixings missing

Pass 17 May 2024 17,576 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 17,576 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 17,561 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 17,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 16,667 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 16,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,410 miles

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,889 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 14,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,686 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,813 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 9,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 7,619 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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YH53 EEG is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH53 EEG, 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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YH53 EEG is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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