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SA03 UDU

2003 Honda VFR800

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,994 mi
Last recorded35,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UDU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,317 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 35,317 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 34,918 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated at clamp (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 33,541 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,018 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 23,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,621 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 UDU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

SA03 UDU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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