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N27 DJE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,158 mi
Last recorded73,158 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 DJE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 73,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 73,158 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,012 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 62,664 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,228 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 54,228 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,116 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 50,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,964 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,210 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 42,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,529 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,471 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,515 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,261 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 5,716 miles

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

abs light on

Pass 25 Jun 2010 5,716 miles

abs light on

Pass 29 May 2009 2,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 2,532 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 2,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 1,296 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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N27 DJE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N27 DJE, 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 N27 DJE registered?

N27 DJE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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