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KM03 FLJ

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,756 mi
Last recorded41,756 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 FLJ
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 41,756 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,570 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 39,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H fork seals leaking badly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect high beam poor pattern on tester (bulb not located correctly) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake pivot/pistons seized and binding badly also reducing performance (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning (sticking ) on R/H steering lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brake shows 15kg fluctuation but within allowance (1.2.1 (e))

Front unable to see fluid level as sight glass contaminated

Pass 10 Mar 2021 37,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 31,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 29,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,360 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,360 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,145 miles

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

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

number plate bulb not working

Fail 12 Jul 2014 19,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,196 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 16,767 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,572 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,150 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,747 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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KM03 FLJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KM03 FLJ, 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 KM03 FLJ registered?

KM03 FLJ is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is KM03 FLJ safe to buy?

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