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BU03 SWF

2003 Honda VFR800F

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,952 mi
Last recorded58,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR800F23,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 SWF
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800F
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,952 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 58,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 58,495 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 58,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,993 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,505 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,143 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,143 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 23 May 2015 49,131 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 21 May 2014 48,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2014 48,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,781 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800F?

Based on 5,992 MOT tests across 741 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
741
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
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BU03 SWF is a 2003 Honda VFR800F in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 23,633 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 VFR800F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 SWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800F typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 SWF is a 2003 Honda VFR800F, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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