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VU03 UYE

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,777 mi
Last recorded60,777 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 UYE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 56,929 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,181 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 55,181 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,253 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 54,253 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 53,247 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,825 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 47,825 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 43,704 miles

Offside 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 3 Feb 2018 43,704 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 41,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,732 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 39,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,078 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 32,590 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 32,590 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 30,140 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,793 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 16,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,939 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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VU03 UYE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU03 UYE, 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 VU03 UYE registered?

VU03 UYE is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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