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HG03 SUU

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,555 mi
Last recorded38,555 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 SUU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,340 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,340 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,509 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 21,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 May 2012 21,921 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 19,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2011 19,167 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 14,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,943 miles

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

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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HG03 SUU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG03 SUU, 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 HG03 SUU registered?

HG03 SUU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is HG03 SUU safe to buy?

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