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KD03 XRY

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,110 mi
Last recorded34,110 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 XRY
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 34,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 34,067 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,263 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 33,263 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,967 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,890 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 27,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

oil cooler pipes slightly rusting

rear hugger loose

Pass 11 May 2017 27,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front oil pipes rusting

rear hugger slighty loose

Pass 13 May 2016 26,587 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

the exhaust heat shield has deteriorated

the number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2011 26,277 miles

exhaust collector box outer heat shield broken

plastic mount clip missing from inner chain guard

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,350 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 25,350 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

rear valve dus cap missing

Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,150 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,009 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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KD03 XRY is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 781cc 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 KD03 XRY, 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 KD03 XRY registered?

KD03 XRY is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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