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KJ03 NWK

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,969 mi
Last recorded44,969 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 NWK
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 44,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,470 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,056 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 34,056 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 33,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 32,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 21 Oct 2017 31,208 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,852 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 29,848 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 27,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,671 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 26,669 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 25,031 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 22,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 14,245 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,781 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 110 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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KJ03 NWK is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KJ03 NWK, 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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KJ03 NWK is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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