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AV53 DYB

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,739 mi
Last recorded93,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,819 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,547 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,755 miles

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

fairings & covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,835 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 56,548 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,204 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,361 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,393 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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AV53 DYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 DYB, 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 AV53 DYB registered?

AV53 DYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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