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DG53 VVT

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,330 mi
Last recorded45,330 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 VVT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,330 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 44,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 67,892 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 67,892 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 39,362 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 39,362 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 37,654 miles

Degree of corrosion to front brake hose banjos and fittings.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,066 miles

degree of corrosion to front brake hose fittings. rt mirror and windscreen missing.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 31,280 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,280 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 30,969 miles

Chain has tight spot

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Seat not locked down

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,969 miles

Chain has tight spot

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Seat not locked down

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,523 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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DG53 VVT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG53 VVT, 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 DG53 VVT registered?

DG53 VVT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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