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YT53 YVA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,429 mi
Last recorded29,429 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YVA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 29,429 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 29,429 miles

Rear Footrest missing rear seat cover fitted (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 29,425 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 29,425 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 29,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 29,025 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,719 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 28,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,053 miles

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

Rear Number plate light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 23,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 19,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 18,370 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,719 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,418 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 YVA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

YT53 YVA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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