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FM03 TNK

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 TNK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 60,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 59,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear down pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,116 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,872 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,445 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 45,430 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,438 miles

Heat shield on exhaust loose... O/S indicators flash faster...

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,472 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,262 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 36,254 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,477 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 32,370 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 17,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,123 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 15,145 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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FM03 TNK is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM03 TNK, 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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FM03 TNK is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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