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LY03 NTX

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,001 mi
Last recorded56,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 NTX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 54,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 54,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 54,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 53,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,182 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,018 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,417 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 51,409 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 49,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 45,120 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 45,115 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 42,687 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

exhaust clamp missing but not leaking and not insecure

Pass 11 May 2011 41,124 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 41,111 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,561 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,967 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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LY03 NTX is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LY03 NTX, 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 LY03 NTX registered?

LY03 NTX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is LY03 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 NTX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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