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AO03 AFX

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,971 mi
Last recorded37,971 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AFX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,971 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 37,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,148 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 37,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 31,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 31,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 30,282 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,576 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 22,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 22,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 22,578 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 22,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,865 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 15,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,140 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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AO03 AFX is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO03 AFX, 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 AO03 AFX registered?

AO03 AFX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AO03 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 AFX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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