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RJ03 DYB

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,267 mi
Last recorded49,267 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 DYB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,267 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 49,266 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,676 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 32,091 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,630 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,782 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,291 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,324 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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RJ03 DYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ03 DYB, 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 RJ03 DYB registered?

RJ03 DYB is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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