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FD03 KAA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

40,998 mi
Last recorded40,998 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KAA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,998 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 38,312 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 36,183 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 34,790 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 33,384 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,687 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,662 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 26 Mar 2020 31,662 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,469 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,553 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 22 Mar 2018 28,553 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,656 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,706 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 25,706 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,651 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2015 24,651 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,806 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 22,806 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,893 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,834 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 9,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 6,716 miles

rear hugger close to tyre

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 KAA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KAA, 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 FD03 KAA registered?

FD03 KAA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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