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DU03 VXD

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VXD
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 40,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 39,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,220 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 39,180 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,707 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 38,700 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,679 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,587 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 37,452 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,123 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,123 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

coolant below minimum limit

Fail 23 Aug 2016 33,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

coolant below minimum limit

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,581 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 31,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,991 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,168 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,126 miles

middle exhaust heat shield slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 19,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2011 19,585 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,273 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 19,272 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,280 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 15,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,646 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800?

Based on 72,376 MOT tests across 5,205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
5,205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,029
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 447
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 441
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 280
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 243
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DU03 VXD is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda VFR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,553 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 VFR800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,029 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU03 VXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda VFR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU03 VXD registered?

DU03 VXD is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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