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RO03 UAW

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,445 mi
Last recorded44,445 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 UAW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 44,445 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,489 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 41,489 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,333 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 20,470 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,988 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 13,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2011 11,986 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 8,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,195 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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RO03 UAW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 RO03 UAW, 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 RO03 UAW registered?

RO03 UAW is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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