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NH03 TNV

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,685 mi
Last recorded31,685 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 TNV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,685 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 28,030 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,926 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 23,926 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 23,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,382 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Guard on top of collector (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 6,098 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 6,098 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 4,530 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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NH03 TNV is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NH03 TNV, 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 NH03 TNV registered?

NH03 TNV is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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