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AE03 AEA

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 AEA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,885 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 86,778 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 86,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 86,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 85,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 83,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,864 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 81,825 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,747 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 72,565 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,307 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,831 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 15,054 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,065 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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AE03 AEA is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 AEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE03 AEA is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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