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NU03 DHK

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,174 mi
Last recorded33,174 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 DHK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 33,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,757 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 30,731 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 30,099 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front right fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 29,760 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 29,752 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 29,745 miles

Position lamp not working rear (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 29,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 29,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,180 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,171 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,909 miles

No side fairings fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2016 28,407 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,236 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 27,230 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 25,552 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 24,043 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 18,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,403 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,099 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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NU03 DHK is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU03 DHK, 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 NU03 DHK registered?

NU03 DHK is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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