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WX03 EKU

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 EKU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 103,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,882 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear O/S mirror damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2019 85,745 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear O/S mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,099 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,099 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 59,812 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,873 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 45,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 11,215 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 11,215 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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WX03 EKU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX03 EKU, 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 WX03 EKU registered?

WX03 EKU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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