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SA03 UDT

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,499 mi
Last recorded22,499 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UDT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 22,499 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 22,499 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 21,586 miles

Exhaust noisy also possibly blowing slightly (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 21,548 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy also possibly blowing slightly (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 21,011 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 19,664 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 19,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 14,723 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,214 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,924 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,619 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 14,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 8,555 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 UDT is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

SA03 UDT is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SA03 UDT safe to buy?

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