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AO03 OVY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,919 mi
Last recorded68,919 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OVY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 68,919 miles

Rear Brake cable corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 68,872 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,543 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,040 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,699 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,546 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,969 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,267 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 16,113 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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AO03 OVY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 OVY, 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 AO03 OVY registered?

AO03 OVY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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