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HJ03 TKT

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,718 mi
Last recorded17,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 TKT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 17,718 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 17,711 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,680 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 17,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 17,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,719 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,843 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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HJ03 TKT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ03 TKT, 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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What year was HJ03 TKT registered?

HJ03 TKT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is HJ03 TKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ03 TKT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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