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VN03 FCY

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,906 mi
Last recorded29,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 FCY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 29,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 28,573 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 28,573 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,476 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 28,476 miles

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

rear speed sensor wire loose

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,422 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 19,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 15,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,028 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 14,028 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,495 miles

Front brakes binding.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 12,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front brakes binding.

Pass 30 May 2009 11,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Slight drag on front brake starting

Fail 30 May 2009 11,508 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Slight drag on front brake starting

Pass 28 May 2008 10,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 9,870 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,481 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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VN03 FCY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VN03 FCY, 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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VN03 FCY is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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