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FV03 UHW

2003 Honda VFR800

Yellow Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,923 mi
Last recorded40,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 UHW
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,707 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2019 40,707 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 39,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 38,531 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,752 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 37,751 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,660 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 5,242 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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FV03 UHW is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Yellow with a 782cc 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 FV03 UHW, 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 FV03 UHW registered?

FV03 UHW is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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