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YD03 RVW

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,797 mi
Last recorded63,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 RVW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 63,797 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 63,787 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure stepped all over tread and ridge all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 55,906 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 55,898 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly idles at 4500 (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned slightly out of alignment (2.4 (a))

Front Lower brake disc has a slight warp

Fail 29 Sep 2021 49,737 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect correct bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted as per requirements (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned slightly out of alignment (2.4 (a))

Front Lower brake disc has a slight warp

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 37,356 miles

reg plate light not working.rear tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,627 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

reg plate light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 30,049 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 27,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

exhaust collector heatshield rotten and insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2014 21,877 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

exhaust collector heatshield rotten and insecure

rear roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,461 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 19,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,374 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 14,564 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,273 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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YD03 RVW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD03 RVW, 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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What year was YD03 RVW registered?

YD03 RVW is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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