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FD03 AXR

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,529 mi
Last recorded45,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 AXR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 45,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 43,117 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 36,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 33,822 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 33,822 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 33,137 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 33,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,479 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 31,479 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,574 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 15,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 14,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 11,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 9,791 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,061 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 6,877 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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FD03 AXR is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD03 AXR, 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 FD03 AXR registered?

FD03 AXR is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is FD03 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 AXR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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