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YH03 CKT

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,730 mi
Last recorded21,730 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 CKT
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 21,730 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 21,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 21,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 21,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,772 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 20,772 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 19,818 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,545 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 23 Aug 2014 18,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 16,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,126 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 15,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,006 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 15,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,681 miles

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

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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YH03 CKT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH03 CKT, 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 YH03 CKT registered?

YH03 CKT is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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