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RN52 VUA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,438 mi
Last recorded25,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 VUA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2023 25,438 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 25,028 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 24,995 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 24,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 23,955 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,156 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 23,158 miles

Offside Footrest insecure bracket broken (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure mounting bracket broken (1.1.10 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,973 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 18,973 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,592 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 13,587 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 13,315 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,852 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 12,852 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,075 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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RN52 VUA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RN52 VUA, 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 RN52 VUA registered?

RN52 VUA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is RN52 VUA safe to buy?

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