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FJ03 VDM

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,745 mi
Last recorded116,745 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VDM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 116,745 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 20,494 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 18,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 17,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 17,277 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 15,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 15,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 11,216 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 9,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 5,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 5,592 miles

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

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

indicator control for nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2012 5,533 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,499 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 VDM is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJ03 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

FJ03 VDM is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FJ03 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 VDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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