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DF03 HJZ

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,923 mi
Last recorded27,923 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HJZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 27,923 miles

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

stone in rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 3,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 26,171 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,241 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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DF03 HJZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF03 HJZ, 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 DF03 HJZ registered?

DF03 HJZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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