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YD03 RWL

2003 Honda VFR800A

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,343 mi
Last recorded40,343 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 RWL
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 40,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 37,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 36,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 35,647 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 33,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 26,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 23,749 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 20,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,250 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,387 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

left handlebar grip loose but is secure

Fail 13 Jan 2015 13,387 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

left handlebar grip loose but is secure

Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,246 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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YD03 RWL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD03 RWL, 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 YD03 RWL registered?

YD03 RWL is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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