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FB03 FZA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Orange Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,343 mi
Last recorded57,343 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FZA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 57,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 57,011 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 56,364 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 56,355 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear shock badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,686 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,144 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,144 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,836 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,920 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,236 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 23,738 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 May 2010 23,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,530 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 20,802 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 20,802 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,505 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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FB03 FZA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Orange with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FB03 FZA, 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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FB03 FZA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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