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AU03 YFZ

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,834 mi
Last recorded16,834 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YFZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 16,199 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 14,811 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 12,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 11,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight missing to seal

Pass 20 Oct 2020 11,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,421 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,020 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 11,020 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 10,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,197 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 6,977 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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AU03 YFZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU03 YFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 YFZ registered?

AU03 YFZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 YFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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