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WF03 ZYX

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,999 mi
Last recorded30,999 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 ZYX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 30,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 30,999 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 29,189 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 26,180 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 26,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 26,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,957 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 25,957 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 25,403 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 25,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 24,664 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,467 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,588 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 20,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 20,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,380 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 7 May 2010 20,380 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 19,150 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 16,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,823 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 12,131 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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WF03 ZYX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WF03 ZYX, 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 WF03 ZYX registered?

WF03 ZYX is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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