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WD03 HJE

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,356 mi
Last recorded62,356 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 HJE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,327 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 60,297 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

plug in rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,909 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

plug in rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,575 miles

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brakes (3.3.C2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,231 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,231 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 38,862 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,714 miles

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

front tyre 'chopped'

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,694 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,694 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,521 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 19,518 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 10,325 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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WD03 HJE 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 71.4%.

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 WD03 HJE, 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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WD03 HJE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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