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SG03 CZM

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,176 mi
Last recorded37,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 CZM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 37,074 miles

Rear hugger rubbing tyre slightly

Fail 6 May 2025 37,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear hugger rubbing tyre slightly

Pass 17 May 2024 36,870 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,125 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2023 36,123 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2022 35,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 34,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,070 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 26,057 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,931 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,815 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 21,815 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,880 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 19,880 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,232 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 18,232 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,371 miles

exhaust clamps x 2 missing.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 16,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 11,991 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,077 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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SG03 CZM is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SG03 CZM, 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 SG03 CZM registered?

SG03 CZM is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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