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S456 NRN

2003 Honda VFR800 Fi

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,683 mi
Last recorded60,683 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi18,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 NRN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 60,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 60,668 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced rear left bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2023 60,571 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine to header joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working Rear pedal switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly loose Can slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Main beam indicator comes on with dipped beam, and goes off with main beam on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp inop, nearside working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,152 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 52,152 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,690 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 45,685 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,012 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 28,012 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,156 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,859 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 20,850 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,161 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,473 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 18,473 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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S456 NRN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 18,101 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 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S456 NRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S456 NRN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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