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NH03 KWS

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 KWS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 38,388 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 36,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 36,636 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 36,636 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,620 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2020 35,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,802 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 34,801 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,169 miles

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,460 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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NH03 KWS is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NH03 KWS, 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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NH03 KWS is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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