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2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 VFC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 43,391 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,501 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 41,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 40,527 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2018 39,067 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Number Plate light Innoperative

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

Fail 1 May 2018 39,067 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Number Plate light Innoperative

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 38,759 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 38,759 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,225 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,561 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,104 miles

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

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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1 VFC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 1 VFC, 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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1 VFC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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