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WJ03 XNL

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,723 mi
Last recorded30,723 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XNL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,723 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 30,723 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 30,320 miles

very slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2023 28,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,708 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front pads inners getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2019 25,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front pads inners getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,884 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' head race bearing (2.2.1b)

brake pads wearing ,not close to legal limits

Fail 13 Apr 2018 24,883 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' head race bearing (2.2.1b)

brake pads wearing ,not close to legal limits

Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,234 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,158 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 19,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,017 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 12,017 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,994 miles

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

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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WJ03 XNL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ03 XNL, 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 WJ03 XNL registered?

WJ03 XNL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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