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HJ52 UAS

2003 Honda VFR800 Fi

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi18,101 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UAS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025
Pass 23 Apr 2024 20,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,216 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,392 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

o/s and n/s fairing loose

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,992 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

reg plate light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2014
Pass 25 Apr 2013

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

no speedo/display not working

Pass 3 May 2012

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

n/s headlamp dip not working .

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010
Fail 1 Apr 2010

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,183 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,176 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

o/s headlamp dip not working

Pass 1 Apr 2006 8,385 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 8,385 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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HJ52 UAS is a 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 18,101 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 UAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ52 UAS registered?

HJ52 UAS is a 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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