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YP53 APY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,564 mi
Last recorded35,564 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 APY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 35,564 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,956 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 34,956 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,796 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 34,796 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 33,298 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 33,298 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 27,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,607 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 24,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,333 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 20,810 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,482 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,058 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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YP53 APY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP53 APY, 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 YP53 APY registered?

YP53 APY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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