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EA03 HDV

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,467 mi
Last recorded42,467 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 42,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,743 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 41,743 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,689 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 37,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,371 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front brakes slightly binding.

Handlebar grips slightly loose.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Number plate light not working.

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Rear brake slightly binding.

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle slightly holding up on R/H lock.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,371 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Front brakes slightly binding.

Handlebar grips slightly loose.

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Number plate light not working.

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear brake slightly binding.

Throttle slightly holding up on R/H lock.

Pass 8 May 2014 24,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 8,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,893 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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EA03 HDV is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA03 HDV, 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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EA03 HDV is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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