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VO03 NLA

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,759 mi
Last recorded24,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 NLA
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 24,759 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,148 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 21,517 miles

rear brake sticking very slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,463 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 19,463 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,441 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 17,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,018 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 11,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,794 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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VO03 NLA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO03 NLA, 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 VO03 NLA registered?

VO03 NLA is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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