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DX03 BJV

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,924 mi
Last recorded42,924 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BJV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 42,924 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 42,924 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,535 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side fairing damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 38,817 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 38,590 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 38,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,914 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 36,808 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,443 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 33,408 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 32,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 31,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 29,053 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 29,053 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 28,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,304 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 19,304 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2006 12,690 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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DX03 BJV is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX03 BJV, 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 DX03 BJV registered?

DX03 BJV is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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