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YY03 VAH

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,364 mi
Last recorded42,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VAH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,364 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,364 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,043 miles

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

knock in engine

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,009 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre starting to perish

rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,081 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 31,081 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front mudguard missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,893 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside mirror missing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 26,893 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside mirror missing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,690 miles

clutch lever bent

Pass 19 May 2010 12,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,771 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 8,690 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 8,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,915 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
Full Honda VFR800 reliability report

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YY03 VAH is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY03 VAH, 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 YY03 VAH registered?

YY03 VAH is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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