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EJ03 FVM

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,459 mi
Last recorded18,459 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FVM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 18,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 18,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 17,994 miles

Heat shield insecure (centre collector box)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Below 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 17,566 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 17,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 17,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,056 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 15,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 11,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,128 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 11,128 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,099 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,120 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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EJ03 FVM is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ03 FVM, 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 EJ03 FVM registered?

EJ03 FVM is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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