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AP03 HJD

2003 Honda VFR800A

Purple Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,330 mi
Last recorded77,330 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HJD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,330 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 77,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively twisted Routed incorrectly. Fowling/twisting when handlebars turned (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Fowling on brake hose (2.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gases not blowing onto any component that could melt (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 59,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 59,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,164 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,164 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,679 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,523 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,241 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,596 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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AP03 HJD is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Purple with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP03 HJD, 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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AP03 HJD is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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