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GR03 PLJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,143 mi
Last recorded21,143 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 PLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 20,216 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,762 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 19,748 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,824 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 8,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 5,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 3,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 2,725 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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GR03 PLJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR03 PLJ, 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 GR03 PLJ registered?

GR03 PLJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is GR03 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 PLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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