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KG52 CBY

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 CBY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,852 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 60,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,066 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 60,061 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 60,046 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 60,042 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 59,461 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 59,450 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,316 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,011 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 48,392 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,384 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,246 miles

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

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

Gear lever bent.

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

Rear brake lever bent.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,045 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,198 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,926 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,106 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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KG52 CBY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KG52 CBY, 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 KG52 CBY registered?

KG52 CBY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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