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SH03 DPZ

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,079 mi
Last recorded14,079 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 DPZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 14,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 13,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 13,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 13,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 13,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 13,058 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 13,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 12,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 12,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 12,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,126 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,947 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 8,916 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 8,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,853 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 5,488 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 5,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,535 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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SH03 DPZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH03 DPZ, 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 SH03 DPZ registered?

SH03 DPZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is SH03 DPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 DPZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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