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NL03 UYD

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,104 mi
Last recorded22,104 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 UYD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 22,104 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 22,101 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 21,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 21,241 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 20,698 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Feb 2019 20,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 19,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 17,721 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 17,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,254 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2012 14,248 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,903 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,085 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,943 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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NL03 UYD is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NL03 UYD, 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 NL03 UYD registered?

NL03 UYD is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is NL03 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 UYD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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