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AP03 VWE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,421 mi
Last recorded20,421 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VWE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 20,421 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 20,420 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 18,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,961 miles

Central Front Tyre has a nail in

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,798 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,798 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 12,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 9,757 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 9,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 9,361 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 8,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,716 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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AP03 VWE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 VWE, 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 AP03 VWE registered?

AP03 VWE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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