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AE03 HDV

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,115 mi
Last recorded53,115 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HDV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 53,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 53,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,984 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,757 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,471 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,166 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 52,166 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 50,112 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 50,104 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,233 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 HDV is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDV, 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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What year was AE03 HDV registered?

AE03 HDV is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is AE03 HDV safe to buy?

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