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AO03 ZRZ

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZRZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 98,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 86,064 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2020 84,219 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,306 miles

Exhaust collector box clamp missing

Fail 27 Jun 2015 74,305 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust collector box clamp missing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,995 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 3,019 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 ZRZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZRZ, 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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AO03 ZRZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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