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FY03 KNM

2003 Honda VFR800

White Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 KNM
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,066 miles

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

front fork dust seals slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2025 48,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 48,044 miles

Chain rivet link damaged but not insecure

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 48,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain connecting rivet damaged but secure

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,749 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 46,516 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 46,508 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking at full lock (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 39,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 3,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,343 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 38,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Inner Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,514 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,336 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 5,992 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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FY03 KNM is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in White with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 KNM, 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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FY03 KNM is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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