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KE03 PHJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,594 mi
Last recorded45,594 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 PHJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 45,594 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 45,569 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 45,386 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 45,369 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 45,219 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 45,219 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 40,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 34,108 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 22,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 22,646 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 20,146 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,514 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 16,974 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 16,974 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 15,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 10,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,001 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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KE03 PHJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE03 PHJ, 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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KE03 PHJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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