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PE03 FBA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,437 mi
Last recorded42,437 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 FBA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,437 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,016 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 37,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,548 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 21 Mar 2013 17,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,111 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 11,035 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,836 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,876 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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PE03 FBA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE03 FBA, 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 PE03 FBA registered?

PE03 FBA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is PE03 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 FBA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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