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MR03 SJA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,941 mi
Last recorded20,941 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 SJA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 20,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 18,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 18,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,512 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,259 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 18,259 miles

Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,235 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,279 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,279 miles

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

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,382 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,771 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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MR03 SJA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MR03 SJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR03 SJA registered?

MR03 SJA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is MR03 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 SJA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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