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M40 BNY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,549 mi
Last recorded50,549 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 BNY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 50,549 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 50,505 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,020 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 49,020 miles

Brake cylinder leaking Front master that controls rear brake is leaking. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 46,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,431 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 37,991 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 36,890 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,618 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 35,612 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 33,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,828 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,564 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 23,559 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,639 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,567 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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M40 BNY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M40 BNY, 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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M40 BNY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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