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J26 AFB

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,675 mi
Last recorded31,675 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 AFB
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 31,675 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 31,675 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 30,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,773 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 25,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 22,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 21,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,655 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 15,671 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 7,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,161 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 7,161 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 7,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,538 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,437 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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J26 AFB 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 90.5%.

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 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 J26 AFB, 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 J26 AFB registered?

J26 AFB is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is J26 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 AFB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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