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MJ03 FJK

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,678 mi
Last recorded29,678 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 FJK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,678 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,382 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 22,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,957 miles

drive chain getting worn (lifting off rear sprocket)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 2,647 miles

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

rear brake showing early signs of starting to stick on when pedal is released

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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MJ03 FJK is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ03 FJK, 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 MJ03 FJK registered?

MJ03 FJK is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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