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ST03 HCH

2003 Honda VFR800A

Black Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,875 mi
Last recorded29,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 HCH
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,875 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 29,763 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 26,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,323 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,271 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,362 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,785 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,401 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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ST03 HCH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Black with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST03 HCH, 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 ST03 HCH registered?

ST03 HCH is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is ST03 HCH safe to buy?

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