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BV53 WVA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,783 mi
Last recorded46,783 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WVA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,783 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,673 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 45,673 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 42,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,856 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 38,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 38,215 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 38,209 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock STEERING BEARINGS NOTCHY (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,231 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 36,231 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,391 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 14,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,582 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,396 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 8,381 miles

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 5,237 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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BV53 WVA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BV53 WVA, 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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BV53 WVA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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