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MC03 WKG

2003 Honda VFR800

Silver Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,761 mi
Last recorded47,761 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda VFR80020,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 WKG
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,443 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 40,548 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 40,515 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 35,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,248 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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MC03 WKG is a 2003 Honda VFR800 in Silver with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC03 WKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC03 WKG registered?

MC03 WKG is a 2003 Honda VFR800, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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