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BC03 VAD

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VAD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,080 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 76,865 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 70,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 65,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 58,466 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 52,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,659 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,037 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,460 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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BC03 VAD is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC03 VAD, 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 BC03 VAD registered?

BC03 VAD is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is BC03 VAD safe to buy?

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