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NJ52 LVA

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,341 mi
Last recorded22,341 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 LVA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 22,341 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 22,339 miles

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

Exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2024 22,310 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,128 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 21,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,403 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,695 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 20,695 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,882 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 18,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 May 2008 16,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2008 16,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,210 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 15,210 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2006 14,015 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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NJ52 LVA is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NJ52 LVA, 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 NJ52 LVA registered?

NJ52 LVA is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is NJ52 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 LVA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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