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S3 TPY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

30,538 mi
Last recorded30,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TPY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 30,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 28,936 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 28,936 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 26,486 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 26,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,910 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 23,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,986 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 21,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,427 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,812 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 15,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,500 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 14,500 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust clamp missing (gasses not leaking)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,259 miles

exhaust heatshield corroding and insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,015 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,499 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,299 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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S3 TPY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S3 TPY, 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 S3 TPY registered?

S3 TPY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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