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RV03 FVH

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,630 mi
Last recorded33,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FVH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 33,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 33,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 33,108 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 32,707 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 31,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,799 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 30,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,968 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

No numberplate light

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,289 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,751 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,566 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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RV03 FVH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RV03 FVH, 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 RV03 FVH registered?

RV03 FVH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RV03 FVH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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