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RY03 ORK

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,507 mi
Last recorded40,507 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 39,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 36,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,145 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 35,145 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 33,427 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 33,427 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 32,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,754 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 28,754 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 25,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,714 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,697 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,053 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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RY03 ORK is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RY03 ORK, 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 RY03 ORK registered?

RY03 ORK is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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