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LO03 RYD

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,904 mi
Last recorded47,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 RYD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 46,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pedal slightly damaged.

Fail 24 Sep 2022 46,950 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 46,902 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks (not excessive)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported N/s retaining bolt loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure Missing x1 mounting bolt ()

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 45,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,420 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,128 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 44,128 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,843 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 38,806 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,724 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 38,724 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 34,422 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

abs fault light on

clutch slave cylinder bolt loose

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,460 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2008 21,041 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 12,625 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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LO03 RYD is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LO03 RYD, 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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LO03 RYD is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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