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NU03 XHE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,050 mi
Last recorded32,050 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XHE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 32,050 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 31,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 31,424 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 30,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 29,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 29,528 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 29,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 29,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 27,578 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 27,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,575 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 20,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,699 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,235 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 12,704 miles

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 18 May 2012 12,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,219 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,818 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 7,818 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,840 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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NU03 XHE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NU03 XHE, 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 NU03 XHE registered?

NU03 XHE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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