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BV53 ZGH

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,407 mi
Last recorded47,407 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZGH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 42,508 miles

Central Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2020 38,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,127 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 35,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,743 miles

Number plate lamp does not work.

Pass 15 Apr 2017 30,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 23,647 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 21,128 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 19,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 7,900 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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BV53 ZGH is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 ZGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV53 ZGH registered?

BV53 ZGH is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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