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AV03 BXX

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,812 mi
Last recorded38,812 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BXX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,131 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2023 37,110 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 37,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,836 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,614 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 36,614 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,218 miles

no.plate illumination bulb out.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 35,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 35,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,139 miles

n/s front brake inner pad wearing down

unable to view rear brake inner pad due to manufactures design

Pass 11 May 2012 34,992 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,773 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 34,614 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 34,612 miles

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,219 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))

o/s and n/s Front brake pads are wearing low

Fail 21 May 2009 34,213 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

o/s and n/s Front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 14 May 2008 32,949 miles

1 exhaust balance box clamp badly rusted

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

Pass 23 May 2007 30,532 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2006 28,464 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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AV03 BXX is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV03 BXX, 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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AV03 BXX is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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