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FJ03 OJU

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

22,928 mi
Last recorded22,928 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OJU
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 22,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 21,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 21,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 21,218 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 20,485 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 20,145 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 19,572 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,280 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 18,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Leaking on to brake pads! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,442 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,093 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 15,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,037 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 13,037 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 11,750 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,938 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 10,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 6,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,337 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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FJ03 OJU is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OJU, 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 FJ03 OJU registered?

FJ03 OJU is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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