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PJ03 OWA

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi
4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OWA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,322 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,044 miles

o/s mirror missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,350 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 12,350 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,810 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 8,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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PJ03 OWA is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ03 OWA, 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 PJ03 OWA registered?

PJ03 OWA is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is PJ03 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 OWA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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