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SO03 HHG

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,525 mi
Last recorded50,525 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HHG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 50,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,100 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 50,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 49,655 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,904 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 47,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,146 miles

Clutch Lever is Slightly bent

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

Headrace bearing Slightly notchy

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,703 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 43,657 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,883 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 40,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 26,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,595 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,817 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,724 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 13,715 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 12,331 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 12,321 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 8,252 miles

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

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

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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SO03 HHG is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SO03 HHG, 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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SO03 HHG is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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