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E23 VFR

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,737 mi
Last recorded37,737 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 37,737 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 37,716 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 35,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,236 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 32,232 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,450 miles

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

Front oil cooler pipes have some corrosion but not to excess

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear battery strap missing but held in by side panel

Fail 21 Apr 2022 30,409 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort bike moves up and down under constant braking at front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid in rear reservoir is very dark in colour (1.8 (a))

Rear Lower Position lamp not working lower tail lamp not illuminating (4.2.1 (a))

Front UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO EXCESSIVELY BINDING BRAKES

Lower clamp missing from exhaust link pipe at back of cat box

Nearside Front Upper main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively also unable to check front sprocket as not visable (6.1.7 (c) (i))

battery strap missing - battery is currently held in place by a loose panel

both pipes to oil cooler under headlamps are very corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,483 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 28,483 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,921 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 20,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,915 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,509 miles

exhaust silencer clamp broken

Pass 11 May 2013 17,453 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 May 2012 15,928 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 14,915 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 May 2010 12,686 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,133 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 4,037 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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E23 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E23 VFR, 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 E23 VFR registered?

E23 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for E23 VFR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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