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W50 DEC

2003 Honda VFR800A

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,799 mi
Last recorded23,799 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 DEC
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 23,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 22,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 22,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 21,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 19,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,417 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 17,466 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2010 17,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,247 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,580 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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W50 DEC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W50 DEC, 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 W50 DEC registered?

W50 DEC is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is W50 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W50 DEC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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