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AO03 AEP

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,524 mi
Last recorded48,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AEP
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,524 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,838 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,799 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,858 miles

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

numberplate light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,623 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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 13,040 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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AO03 AEP is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO03 AEP, 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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AO03 AEP is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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