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AO53 HOH

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HOH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 78,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 78,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 77,905 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 77,903 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,711 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

VALVE FOULING BRAKE CALIPER (REAR WHEEL)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,711 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 76,711 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,458 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

EXHUAST HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER LOOSE

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,456 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

EXHUAST HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER LOOSE

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,436 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,821 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 12,374 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 12,269 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,923 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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AO53 HOH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO53 HOH, 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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AO53 HOH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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