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L27 DVY

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,366 mi
Last recorded32,366 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 DVY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,844 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 31,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,266 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 16,499 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 16,463 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,784 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 15,784 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,817 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,342 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 11,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 10,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 7,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,353 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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L27 DVY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L27 DVY, 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 L27 DVY registered?

L27 DVY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is L27 DVY safe to buy?

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