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FP03 ZDE

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 7819cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,747 mi
Last recorded40,747 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZDE
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,819cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,013 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,012 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 36,891 miles

Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower exhaust corrodded

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 36,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower exhaust corrodded

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,652 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 36,649 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

tail light the same brightness as stop light

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 25,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,405 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,386 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 16,386 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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 ZDE is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 7,819cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

FP03 ZDE is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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