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KJ03 ZMY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,930 mi
Last recorded34,930 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 ZMY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,492 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,215 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 27,893 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 27,893 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,050 miles

Drive chain has slight tight spot

Front brake dragging slightly

Front wheel ABS trigger ring broken

Rear brake dragging slightly

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain has slight tight spot

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Front brake dragging slightly

Front wheel ABS trigger ring broken

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

Rear brake dragging slightly

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,168 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both fork stancions have rust spots

rear tyre has a plug repair

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,502 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,063 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,062 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,442 miles

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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KJ03 ZMY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJ03 ZMY, 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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KJ03 ZMY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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