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GJ03 SZR

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,365 mi
Last recorded54,365 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 SZR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 54,365 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,365 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,172 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,340 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,338 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,195 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,881 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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GJ03 SZR is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ03 SZR, 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 GJ03 SZR registered?

GJ03 SZR is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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