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R400 RAR

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,948 mi
Last recorded37,948 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 RAR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 37,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,721 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,711 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 36,451 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,335 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,129 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,570 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,387 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear number plate light not working.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,632 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,061 miles

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

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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R400 RAR is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R400 RAR, 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 R400 RAR registered?

R400 RAR is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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