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EJ52 VLY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,427 mi
Last recorded34,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 VLY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,427 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 25,936 miles

Front brake fittings corroded

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Number plate light not working.

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 25,935 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front brake fittings corroded

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front tyre valve cap missing

Number plate light not working.

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,167 miles

rear hugger in poor condition.

rear number plate light.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,302 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Number plate light not working

Offside dip beam not working

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear mudguard support bracket corroded

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,760 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,985 miles

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

advise, slight binding evident on front brake.operation.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,252 miles

lower exhaust system heat shield loose

Fail 25 Feb 2009 18,252 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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

lower exhaust system heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2008 13,509 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 13,509 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 11,067 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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EJ52 VLY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ52 VLY, 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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EJ52 VLY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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