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SA03 UDS

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,757 mi
Last recorded27,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UDS
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 27,757 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2023 27,475 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 25,493 miles

exhaust and clamp corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 25,493 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust and clamp corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 23,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 22,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 20,005 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,281 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 8,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 8,940 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,232 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 5,950 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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SA03 UDS is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 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 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 SA03 UDS, 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 SA03 UDS registered?

SA03 UDS is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is SA03 UDS safe to buy?

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