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DY52 EKW

2003 Honda Vfr

Silver Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,178 mi
Last recorded51,178 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Vfr18,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 EKW
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 51,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on headers (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 49,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on headers (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,390 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,370 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 45,370 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,611 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,068 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,975 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,992 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

number plate light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,882 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 17,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,474 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 16,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,538 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 10,538 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,423 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 8,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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DY52 EKW is a 2003 Honda Vfr in Silver with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 18,897 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 EKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Vfr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY52 EKW registered?

DY52 EKW is a 2003 Honda Vfr, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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