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YT53 YUL

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,124 mi
Last recorded32,124 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YUL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 31,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 28,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 24,994 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,523 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 20 Jul 2017 23,523 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,452 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,975 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 16,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 12,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 6,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,897 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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YT53 YUL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT53 YUL, 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 YT53 YUL registered?

YT53 YUL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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