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EU03 LWN

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,406 mi
Last recorded62,406 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LWN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 62,387 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Dipped Beam. (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,215 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 62,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 61,009 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 60,993 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp switch intermittently faulty (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,075 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 33,046 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,022 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 31,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,700 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 28,700 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 21,036 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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EU03 LWN is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EU03 LWN, 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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EU03 LWN is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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