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MD03 SRY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 SRY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 55,710 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,945 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 53,942 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 502,691 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 49,614 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 45,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,909 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 33,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,195 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 14,592 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 14,554 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside mirror missing

Pass 17 May 2010 13,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,932 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,233 miles

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

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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MD03 SRY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MD03 SRY, 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 MD03 SRY registered?

MD03 SRY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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