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FJ03 OJN

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,046 mi
Last recorded56,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OJN
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 56,046 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 56,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,117 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 54,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight blow from centre silencer join

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,986 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front mud guard damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 38,743 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,703 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 32,693 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks in plate (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,767 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 16,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,083 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,482 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 13,475 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 12,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 12,386 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 11,833 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 11,833 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,513 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,004 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 10,004 miles

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

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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FJ03 OJN is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FJ03 OJN, 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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FJ03 OJN is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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