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NH03 TPY

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,285 mi
Last recorded53,285 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 TPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 53,285 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 53,161 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,148 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 51,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,758 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 50,758 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,085 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,085 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,322 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,722 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,722 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,070 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,136 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 22,171 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 22,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 14,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 4,553 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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NH03 TPY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH03 TPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NH03 TPY registered?

NH03 TPY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is NH03 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 TPY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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