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M15 VFR

2003 Honda VFR800

Red Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 VFR
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 38,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,546 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 36,546 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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,624 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 34,624 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,083 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 30,083 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 3 Mar 2021 30,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,906 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 29,906 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 29,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,965 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 20,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,445 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,207 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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M15 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Red with a 782cc 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 M15 VFR, 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 M15 VFR registered?

M15 VFR is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for M15 VFR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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