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FP03 TXG

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,828 mi
Last recorded49,828 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 TXG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 49,828 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 49,450 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 49,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2024 49,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 48,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 48,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,670 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2019 46,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,579 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,579 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock NOTCHY (2.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,057 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,733 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 20,183 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 20,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 1,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,802 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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FP03 TXG is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP03 TXG, 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 FP03 TXG registered?

FP03 TXG is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FP03 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 TXG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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