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YT03 THZ

2003 Honda VFR800A

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,323 mi
Last recorded64,323 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800A21,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 THZ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800A
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 63,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,873 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 62,871 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,774 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 58,774 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 53,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 49,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,444 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 26,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,063 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 21,812 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,811 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

number plate cracking around bolt holes

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,431 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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YT03 THZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT03 THZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT03 THZ registered?

YT03 THZ is a 2003 Honda VFR800A, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is YT03 THZ safe to buy?

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