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BL03 FCU

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,985 mi
Last recorded18,985 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FCU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 18,985 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 18,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 18,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,366 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 18,364 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose lower clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 16,347 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 16,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 12,478 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 7,962 miles

Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 7,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 5,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,299 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,207 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 5,194 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,737 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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BL03 FCU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL03 FCU, 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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BL03 FCU is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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