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WN53 TKC

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,045 mi
Last recorded73,045 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 TKC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,033 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (Riders R/H Footrest Hanger Broken/Cracked Possibly Will Snap if Rear Brake Applied Hard) (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (Shadowed Letters) (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,992 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 72,992 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,142 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,138 miles

Rear Brake cylinder inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear 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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,459 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 69,453 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 64,159 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,372 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 58,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,602 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 33,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,037 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,307 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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WN53 TKC is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red 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 WN53 TKC, 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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WN53 TKC is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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