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LC03 TNX

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,465 mi
Last recorded25,465 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 TNX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 25,465 miles

Offside Front throttle not returning when relaesed

Fail 10 Nov 2022 25,464 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front throttle not returning when relaesed

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,412 miles

Central Lower engine oil over full

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front tyre worn very uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,360 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch at central position. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust system corroded.

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber and linkages have wear and slight play in bushes and pivots. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn unevenly and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fork leg dust seal perished.

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Lower Exhaust heatshield corroded.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has x2 nails in tread, also worn unevenly. ()

Rear Rear brake does not lock on roller test.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 25,360 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg has a serious fluid leak, seals blown. (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch at central position. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust system corroded.

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber and linkages have wear and slight play in bushes and pivots. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn unevenly and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fork leg dust seal perished.

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Lower Exhaust heatshield corroded.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has x2 nails in tread, also worn unevenly. ()

Rear Rear brake does not lock on roller test.

Pass 14 May 2019 25,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 24,591 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 24,591 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 May 2017 24,329 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 24,329 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 22,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,622 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,152 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,139 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,177 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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LC03 TNX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LC03 TNX, 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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LC03 TNX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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