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KY53 RKA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,435 mi
Last recorded46,435 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 RKA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,435 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 46,435 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,089 miles

rear tyre wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,102 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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KY53 RKA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KY53 RKA, 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 KY53 RKA registered?

KY53 RKA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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